Thaipusam 2012 Date — Tuesday, February 7, 2012
When is Thaipusam in 2012? Thaipusam 2012 falls on Tuesday, February 7, 2012.
Observance: Thai Pusam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Parvati gave Murugan vel on Pusam nakshatra — Tamil festival of Kavadi and penance.
How it is celebrated
Kavadi attam, pal kudam, Murugan temple processions to Palani and Thaipusam sites.
Puja timing
Pusam nakshatra day in Thai month (Tamil calendar).
Foods & offerings
Panchamrit, fruits; many observe fast carrying kavadi.
Rituals
- Prepare kavadi or carry paal kudam.
- Walk to Murugan temple.
- Shave head offering optional.
Thaipusam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Fri, 18 February 2011 |
| 2012 | Tue, 7 February 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 25 February 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 14 February 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 3 February 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2012
- Vasant Panchami 2012 date — Sat, 28 January 2012
- Maha Shivaratri 2012 date — Mon, 20 February 2012
- Pongal 2012 date — Sun, 15 January 2012
- Makar Sankranti 2012 date — Sun, 15 January 2012
- Holika Dahan 2012 date — Thu, 8 March 2012
- Holi 2012 date — Fri, 9 March 2012
- Ugadi 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Gudi Padwa 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Chaitra Navratri 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Ram Navami 2012 date — Sun, 1 April 2012
- Hanuman Jayanti 2012 date — Fri, 6 April 2012
- Vishu 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
