Thaipusam 2018 Date — Wednesday, January 31, 2018
When is Thaipusam in 2018? Thaipusam 2018 falls on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Fri, 10 February 2017 |
| 2018 | Wed, 31 January 2018 |
| 2019 | Tue, 19 February 2019 |
| 2020 | Sun, 9 February 2020 |
| 2021 | Sat, 27 February 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2018
- Vasant Panchami 2018 date — Mon, 22 January 2018
- Maha Shivaratri 2018 date — Wed, 14 February 2018
- Pongal 2018 date — Sun, 14 January 2018
- Makar Sankranti 2018 date — Sun, 14 January 2018
- Holika Dahan 2018 date — Thu, 1 March 2018
- Holi 2018 date — Fri, 2 March 2018
- Ugadi 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Gudi Padwa 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Chaitra Navratri 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Ram Navami 2018 date — Sun, 25 March 2018
- Hanuman Jayanti 2018 date — Sat, 31 March 2018
- Vishu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
