🔱 Thai Poosam 2026
Thai Month + Poosam Nakshatra = Murugan Festival
Thai Poosam = Thai + Poosam! Sacred day when Pournami and Poosam nakshatra align.
🔱 Thai Poosam 2026
February 3
Tuesday
🌕 Thai Pournami + Poosam Nakshatra
🔬 How Is It Calculated?
Tamil Month
Thai
+
Nakshatra
Poosam
+
Tithi
Pournami
☀️ Sun in Capricorn + 🌙 Moon in Cancer (Poosam nakshatra)
📜 Mythological Significance
The day when Devi Parvati gave the Vel (spear) to Murugan. The divine weapon to destroy Surapadman. Also known as the day Murugan appeared in six-faced form.
🔱 Vel giving = Beginning of Murugan's victory
🎋 Types of Kavadi
🥛
Paal Kavadi
🌸
Poo Kavadi
🔱
Vel Kavadi
🪶
Alaku Kavadi
🚫 Common Myths (Busted)
❌ "Thai Poosam always on Pournami"
NOT FULLY TRUE!
✅ Poosam nakshatra is key. Pournami combination makes it extra special.
❌ "Thai Poosam only in Tamil Nadu"
FALSE!
✅ Massive festival in Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka!
❌ "Anyone can do Kavadi"
NOT FULLY TRUE!
✅ Fasting and vow (48+ days) is mandatory.
🛕 Special Temples
⛰️
Palani Murugan
Lakhs of devotees with Kavadi
🏔️
Tiruttani
Arunagirinathar Thiruppugazh shrine
🕳️
Batu Caves (Malaysia)
World's largest Thai Poosam celebration
📅 Check Accurate Panchangam
TamilCalendar.in
Authentic Panchangam Reference