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Thaipusam 2026 Date — Sunday, February 1, 2026

When is Thaipusam in 2026? Thaipusam 2026 falls on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

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

  1. Prepare kavadi or carry paal kudam.
  2. Walk to Murugan temple.
  3. Shave head offering optional.

Thaipusam dates by year

When is Thaipusam — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Wed, 12 February 2025
2026Sun, 1 February 2026
2027Sat, 20 February 2027
2028Thu, 10 February 2028
2029Tue, 30 January 2029

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