Thaipusam 2016 Date — Monday, February 22, 2016
When is Thaipusam in 2016? Thaipusam 2016 falls on Monday, February 22, 2016.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Tue, 3 February 2015 |
| 2016 | Mon, 22 February 2016 |
| 2017 | Fri, 10 February 2017 |
| 2018 | Wed, 31 January 2018 |
| 2019 | Tue, 19 February 2019 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2016
- Vasant Panchami 2016 date — Fri, 12 February 2016
- Maha Shivaratri 2016 date — Mon, 7 March 2016
- Holika Dahan 2016 date — Wed, 23 March 2016
- Holi 2016 date — Thu, 24 March 2016
- Pongal 2016 date — Fri, 15 January 2016
- Makar Sankranti 2016 date — Fri, 15 January 2016
- Ugadi 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Gudi Padwa 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Chaitra Navratri 2016 date — Fri, 8 April 2016
- Vishu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Baisakhi 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
- Tamil Puthandu 2016 date — Wed, 13 April 2016
