Thaipusam 2024: Date, Time, Rituals and its Significance

Thai Pusam 2024: Thai Pusam is the festival, which is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. The Thaipusam festival is celebrated to honour Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war, for his victory over surapadman. On Paush Purnima, Thaipusam is being celebrated in South India with great grandeur on January 25, 2024.
Thai Pusam 2024: Date and Time
Poosam Nakshathram Begins - January 25, 2024 - 08:16 AM
Poosam Nakshathram Ends - January 26, 2024 - 10:28 AM
Thaipusam 2024: Significance
Thaipusam festival is also referred to as Thaipoosam.It is a Hindu Tamil festival that is celebrated on the Pusam star which is on the first full moon day of the Thai month. The festival commemorates the triumph of the Hindu deity Murugan over the demon Surapadman, armed with a vel, a celestial spear given by Goddess Parvati. On this auspicious day various rituals are performed. Many devotees pierce their faces, tongues, or skin. Some people walk on hot coals.
Thaipusam festival is not only celebrated in India but especially in Malaysia and Singapore. Thaipusam festival is celebrated every year on this auspicious day of Paush Purnima. People observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Murugan. Devotees perform purification for this event in advance, and the festivities can go on for several days.
Thaipusam 2024: History
As per Hindu Scriptures, Lord Murugan fought with Soopradaman, a ferocious demon that had taken over hell, earth, and heaven. Three devils were ruthlessly tormenting the universe. They functioned as representations of pride, rage, and greed.
Lord Murugan's mother Parvathi bestowed upon her son a celestial spear known as Vel, which has the ability to defeat evil. Soorapadman was defeated by Lord Murugan when he went to the battlefield and attacked him with his strength. Thus, by eliminating the asura, the Devas brought peace to the world. Since then this day is celebrated as Thai Pusam.