Thaipusam 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, And Rituals To Observe Thai Poosam

Thaipusam/Thaipoosam 2025: A Hindu festival widely celebrated in India's Tamil Nadu and countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and Mauritius where Tamil communities are present, Thaipusam is observed to honour Lord Murugan.

What is Thaipoosam 2025?

Thaipusam is also referred to as Thaipoosam, Thaipooyam, and Thaippooyam, and it falls in the Tamil Solar month Thai, and this year it falls on February 11.

“It is celebrated not only in countries where the Tamil community constitutes a majority but also in countries where Tamil communities are smaller such as Mauritius, Singapore, and Malaysia." Drik Panchang states, "This festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a Vel or spear so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.”

Why do people offer prayers to Lord Murugan on Thaipoosam 2025?

Lord Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya, is revered by devotees who seek his blessings. He symbolizes courage, spirituality, and determination, and he is also known as the God of war, wisdom, and victory.

Shubh Muhurat for Thaipoosam 2025

As per the Hindu Calendar, Drik Panchang, the Nakshathram begins at 6:01 PM on February 10, 2025, and ends at 6:34 PM on February 11, 2025.

Rituals to observe Thaipoosam

There are many rituals to mark the celebration of Thaipoosam, and a few of them are performing a Kavadi Attam, which is a burden dance. Devotees carry a peacock feather, flowers, and offerings to honour Lord Murugan.

Some devotees also participate in body piercing with hooks or spears as a symbol of surrender and seeking blessing from the Goddess.

Paal Kudam is also a traditional ritual where devotees carry a milk pot to offer to Lord Murugan, this act signifies purity and devotion.