Thaipusam or Thaipoosam (Tamil: Taippūcam, IPA: [t̪əjppuːsəm]) is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with Pusam star. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of …

1 day ago · Thaipusam celebration eventually spread to other parts of the country, with the establishment of the Batu Caves temple in 1888 and the Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Perak in 1889. The Waterfall Hilltop Temple in Penang, that has a 21.6-metre tall seven-storey main tower, is the largest temple dedicated to Lord Murugan outside India while the 42.7 ...

1 day ago · Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. It honors Lord Murugan and includes rituals such as Kavadi Attam and body piercing, symbolizing ...

19 hours ago · Thaipusam 2025 Date and Time: Thaipusam, also known as Thai Poosam, is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Murugan (also known as Lord Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war, victory, and wisdom, while also being a symbol of courage, determination, and spiritual growth. The festival is widely celebrated by the Tamil community in Tamil Nadu India and …

19 hours ago · Thaipusam/Thaipoosam 2025: A Hindu festival widely celebrated in India's Tamil Nadu and countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and more, Thaipusam is observed to honour Lord Murugan. Thaipusam is popularly known as Thaipoosam, which is its alternate name, just like how other ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Thaipusam is a festival organized by Tamil society globally. This is devoted to Lord Murugan (Lord Kartikeya), the hindu god of war and victory. People believe the lord blesses them with strength and power to fight life’s challenges.

Jan 21, 2019 · Celebrating Thaipusam: Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, Thaipusam is a time to ask Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new...

Feb 4, 2019 · Thaipusam is an important festival dedicated to the Lord Murugan, or Kartikeya, observed by the Hindus of southern India and Tamils around the world.

Thaipusam or ‘Thaipoosam’ is a significant festival celebrated by the Tamils of the Hindu community. This festival is observed on the Purnima (full moon day) during the auspicious month of Thai as per the Tamil calendar. It corresponds to the month of January or February in the Gregorian calendar.

Dec 2, 2022 · Why was Linga Bhairavi consecrated on Thaipusam? How can we receive her grace, and in which sense will she make us competent? Discover the different facets of Thaipusam as Sadhguru explains them all.