Thaipusam 2013 Date — Monday, February 25, 2013
When is Thaipusam in 2013? Thaipusam 2013 falls on Monday, February 25, 2013.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Tue, 7 February 2012 |
| 2013 | Mon, 25 February 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 14 February 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 3 February 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 22 February 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2013
- Vasant Panchami 2013 date — Fri, 15 February 2013
- Maha Shivaratri 2013 date — Sun, 10 March 2013
- Holika Dahan 2013 date — Wed, 27 March 2013
- Holi 2013 date — Thu, 28 March 2013
- Pongal 2013 date — Mon, 14 January 2013
- Makar Sankranti 2013 date — Mon, 14 January 2013
- Ugadi 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Gudi Padwa 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Chaitra Navratri 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Vishu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Baisakhi 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Tamil Puthandu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
