Thaipusam 2042 Date — Tuesday, February 4, 2042
When is Thaipusam in 2042? Thaipusam 2042 falls on Tuesday, February 4, 2042.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Fri, 15 February 2041 |
| 2042 | Tue, 4 February 2042 |
| 2043 | Mon, 23 February 2043 |
| 2044 | Sat, 13 February 2044 |
| 2045 | Wed, 1 February 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2042
- Vasant Panchami 2042 date — Sun, 26 January 2042
- Maha Shivaratri 2042 date — Mon, 20 January 2042
- Pongal 2042 date — Tue, 14 January 2042
- Makar Sankranti 2042 date — Tue, 14 January 2042
- Holika Dahan 2042 date — Thu, 6 March 2042
- Holi 2042 date — Fri, 7 March 2042
- Ugadi 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Gudi Padwa 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Chaitra Navratri 2042 date — Sat, 22 March 2042
- Ram Navami 2042 date — Sat, 29 March 2042
- Hanuman Jayanti 2042 date — Sat, 5 April 2042
- Vishu 2042 date — Mon, 14 April 2042
