Thaipusam 2027 — Friday 22 January
తైపూసం 2027
Thai Purnima under Pushya nakshatra — Lord Murugan's vel-day · Thai Poosam / Thaipooyam / Kartikeya Purnima · Poosam nakshatra 22 Jan 10:38 IST → 23 Jan 09:04 IST (Chennai). Full-day auspicious for Murugan darshan + vel abhishekam.
Thaipusam 2027 (also called Thai Poosam / Thaipooyam / Kartikeya Purnima) falls on Friday, 22 January 2027. Festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Skanda / Subrahmanya), celebrated on Thai (January) Purnima when the moon transits Pushya (Poosam) nakshatra. Commemorates Parvati giving Murugan the vel (divine spear) to defeat the asura Soorapadman. Devotees seek blessings for perseverance, protection and defeat of inner enemies. Especially significant at Palani (Tamil Nadu), Batu Caves (Malaysia), and Tiruchendur. Primary observance: Kavadi Attam (carrying decorated wooden arch on shoulders, often with body-piercing vows), paal (milk) kavadi, walk from home temple to hilltop temple (Palani 700-step climb), 48-day preceding vrat, Murugan Ashtottara, Kanda Sashti Kavasam, distribution of Panchamrutham prashada. Recommended muhurat: Poosam nakshatra 22 Jan 10:38 IST → 23 Jan 09:04 IST (Chennai). Full-day auspicious for Murugan darshan + vel abhishekam..
Thaipusam 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 22 January 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Thai Purnima under Pushya nakshatra — Lord Murugan's vel-day |
| Primary Muhurat | Poosam nakshatra 22 Jan 10:38 IST → 23 Jan 09:04 IST (Chennai). Full-day auspicious for Murugan darshan + vel abhishekam. |
| Alternative Names | Thai Poosam / Thaipooyam / Kartikeya Purnima |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Thaipusam 2027
Festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Skanda / Subrahmanya), celebrated on Thai (January) Purnima when the moon transits Pushya (Poosam) nakshatra. Commemorates Parvati giving Murugan the vel (divine spear) to defeat the asura Soorapadman. Devotees seek blessings for perseverance, protection and defeat of inner enemies. Especially significant at Palani (Tamil Nadu), Batu Caves (Malaysia), and Tiruchendur.
Key Rituals on Thaipusam 2027
Kavadi Attam (carrying decorated wooden arch on shoulders, often with body-piercing vows), paal (milk) kavadi, walk from home temple to hilltop temple (Palani 700-step climb), 48-day preceding vrat, Murugan Ashtottara, Kanda Sashti Kavasam, distribution of Panchamrutham prashada.
Thaipusam 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Thaipusam 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vel (Murugan's spear replica) |
| 2 | Vibhuti (sacred ash) |
| 3 | Sandalwood paste |
| 4 | Kumkum + turmeric |
| 5 | Banana leaves |
| 6 | Milk (for paal kavadi) |
| 7 | Yellow + red flowers |
| 8 | Coconut + bananas |
| 9 | Panchamrutham |
| 10 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 11 | Peacock feather (Murugan's vahana) |
Regional Variations of Thaipusam 2027
Tamil Nadu: HUGE festival — Palani, Tiruchendur, Swamimalai, Tiruttani, Pazhamudircholai (Aarupadai Veedu 6 abodes) all overflow. Kerala: Thaipooyam at Kuttichira and Sabarimala. Malaysia: NATIONAL public holiday — Batu Caves 1.5 million pilgrims (world's largest Thaipusam). Singapore: procession from Sri Srinivasa Perumal to Sri Thendayuthapani. Mauritius / Sri Lanka: major community festival. Andhra/Telangana/Karnataka: minimal observance (regional Murugan devotees only).