Thaipusam 2078 Date — Saturday, February 26, 2078
When is Thaipusam in 2078? Thaipusam 2078 falls on Saturday, February 26, 2078.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2077 | Sun, 7 February 2077 |
| 2078 | Sat, 26 February 2078 |
| 2079 | Wed, 15 February 2079 |
| 2080 | Mon, 5 February 2080 |
| 2081 | Sun, 23 February 2081 |
Hindu festivals around Thaipusam 2078
- Vasant Panchami 2078 date — Wed, 16 February 2078
- Maha Shivaratri 2078 date — Sat, 12 March 2078
- Holika Dahan 2078 date — Mon, 28 March 2078
- Holi 2078 date — Tue, 29 March 2078
- Pongal 2078 date — Sat, 15 January 2078
- Makar Sankranti 2078 date — Sat, 15 January 2078
- Ugadi 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Gudi Padwa 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Chaitra Navratri 2078 date — Wed, 13 April 2078
- Vishu 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
- Baisakhi 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
- Tamil Puthandu 2078 date — Thu, 14 April 2078
