Thaipusam 2014 Date — Friday, February 14, 2014
When is Thaipusam in 2014? Thaipusam 2014 falls on Friday, February 14, 2014.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Mon, 25 February 2013 |
| 2014 | Fri, 14 February 2014 |
| 2015 | Tue, 3 February 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 22 February 2016 |
| 2017 | Fri, 10 February 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2014
- Vasant Panchami 2014 date — Tue, 4 February 2014
- Maha Shivaratri 2014 date — Wed, 29 January 2014
- Holika Dahan 2014 date — Sun, 16 March 2014
- Holi 2014 date — Mon, 17 March 2014
- Pongal 2014 date — Tue, 14 January 2014
- Makar Sankranti 2014 date — Tue, 14 January 2014
- Ugadi 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Gudi Padwa 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Chaitra Navratri 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Ram Navami 2014 date — Tue, 8 April 2014
- Vishu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Baisakhi 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
