Thaipusam 2024 Date — Saturday, February 24, 2024
When is Thaipusam in 2024? Thaipusam 2024 falls on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
Observance: Thai Pusam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Thaipusam 2025 date
Thaipusam 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:52 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:17 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:12 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:11 am – 06:01 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:11 pm – 12:57 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:43 am – 11:09 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Magha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sat, 24 February 2024 or ask 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Sat, 24 February 2024 |
| 2025 | Thaipusam 2025 date |
| 2026 | Thaipusam 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2024
- Vasant Panchami 2024 date — Wed, 14 February 2024
- Holika Dahan 2024 date — Mon, 25 March 2024
- Holi 2024 date — Tue, 26 March 2024
- Pongal 2024 date — Mon, 15 January 2024
- Makar Sankranti 2024 date — Mon, 15 January 2024
- Maha Shivaratri 2024 date — Wed, 10 January 2024
- Ugadi 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Gudi Padwa 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Chaitra Navratri 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Vishu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Baisakhi 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Tamil Puthandu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
Thaipusam 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:11 pm – 12:57 pm | 09:43 am – 11:08 am | 06:52 am | 06:17 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:28 pm – 01:15 pm | 09:56 am – 11:24 am | 07:01 am | 06:41 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:09 pm – 12:56 pm | 09:35 am – 11:04 am | 06:38 am | 06:27 pm |
| Chennai | 11:58 am – 12:45 pm | 09:25 am – 10:53 am | 06:27 am | 06:16 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:06 pm – 12:52 pm | 09:33 am – 11:01 am | 06:38 am | 06:20 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:26 am – 12:13 pm | 08:56 am – 10:23 am | 06:02 am | 05:37 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 24 February 2024.
Thaipusam 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Thaipusam 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 24 February 2024 is 12:11 pm – 12:57 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
