The Thaipusam Festival is a well-known fiesta for Tamil celebrations both in India and around the world. The devotion of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Lord Murugan, takes place during Thaipusam. This event primarily takes place on the full moon day of the Thai month, when the Pushya (Pusam) Nakshatra is prominently visible in the sky.
Thaipusam - Date, Location in 2023
The Thaipusam Festival, also known as Thaipooyam or Thaipoosam, will be observed between January and February, according to the Tithi (date) as per the conventional Hindu calendar. It wouldn't be incorrect to include it in the list of top Tamil Nadu festivals given its mythological and traditional significance. The Palani Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Temple hosts this celebration. This celebration, which lasts for 10 days, is also called Bramhotsav.
The Meaning & History Of Thaipusam Festival
According to traditional beliefs, Lord Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, was born on this day. Many people also think that Lord Murugan received a spear from Goddess Parvati on this day, just before the battle with Soorapadnam, an asura (demon) who was the offspring of Rishi Vajranaga and Princess Varangi. According to this particular narrative, Soorapadnam repeatedly defeated the devas. Finally, with no other choice left, they turned to Lord Shiva for assistance. Through the use of his mystical abilities, he then created a powerful warrior (Lord Kartikeya) from akashic nothingness (ethereal emptiness). What comes next is For the benefit of humanity, Lord Kartikeya engaged in a bloody battle with the demon and killed him. Possibly for this reason, Lord Murugan is sometimes referred to as the Hindu God of War.