Thaipusam 2021: Check Thaipusam Important Dates, Significance, Thaipusam calendar, and Thaipusam 2021 Rituals In Palani

Thaipusam 2021 one of the most expected Hindu festivals celebrated widely in TamilNadu, Malaysia and Mauritius and Thaipusam 2021 is on the horizon, and people in and around TamilNadu and various other mentioned places to get the blessings of Tamil Kadavul,' Murugan', meaning "God of Tamils" and is worshipped in areas with Tamil influences, especially in South India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Indonesia, Malaysia. What is Thaipusam 2021 is all about? In this article, let us look at the history and rituals of Thaipusam 2021, Thaipusam 2021 Tamil date in TamilNadu and celebrations of Thaipusam in Palani.

by Shalini K

Updated Jan 11, 2021

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Thaipusam 2021: Check Thaipusam Important Dates, Significance, Thaipusam calendar, and Thaipusam 2021 Rituals In Palani

Thaipusam 2021 Tamil Date In TamilNadu

What does Thaipusam mean? The word 'Thaipusam' is obtained by combining, 'Thai', name of the Tamil month and 'Pusam', the name of a star. Hence, the Pusam star will be at its highest point during the month of Thai. According to the Tamil calendar, this festival happens on the above mentioned month, and Stardate. According to Thaipusam 2021 Tamil Calendar, the full moon in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar which falls on, Thaipusam Thursday 28 January 2021

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Thaipusam is celebrated for the victory of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of war. As per the Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati gave Lord Murugan a spear 'Vel' to defeat the demon 'Soorapadman'. On the auspicious day of Thaipusam, the devotees soulfully worship Lord Murugan, also the son of Lord Shiva, to obtain his grace to destroy all the evil and bad traits in their life. Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday declared a Government holiday on 28 January on account of Thaipusam festival celebrated in Lord Murugan's honour. Also, Thaipusam will be included in the list of public holidays in forthcoming years. What rituals and celebrations will take place on Thaipusam 2021?

Thaipusam 2021 Date in Malaysia

What are the celebrations in Malaysia on Thaipusam? In Malaysia, Thaipusam 2021 is also happening on 28 January 2021. Apart from TamilNadu, Thaipusam is also considered an important festival date of Malaysia where Thaipusam is a public holiday in 7 states. The festival of Thaipusam was brought to Malaysia in the 1800s, when Indians immigrated to Malaysia.In Malaysia, Thaipusam was first celebrated at the Batu Caves in 1888. Since then, Malaysians from Tamil origin have considered Thaipusam an essential expression of cultural and religious identity.

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Thaipusam 2021 Palani

Thaipusam in Palani is one of the greatest celebrations in TamilNadu, South India. On Thaipusam in Palani, the rituals take place for about ten days, started by the flag hoisting done at the Periyanayaki Amman Temple. On the 6th day, a parade occurs during which Lord Murugan gives darshan along with Goddesses Valli and Deyvaanai on the 'Velli Ther', meaning a Silver Car Rathorchavam on the 7th day. Lakhs of devotees participate in the 'Thai Ther' and offer varieties of Kavadi to Lord Murugan like flowers, sugar, water, Tender coconuts, milk, and holy water. Thaipusam is considered one of the huge festivals in Palani with a crowd strength of over 5lakh people visiting the temple on the auspicious event.

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Thaipusam 2021 - FAQs

1. When is Thaipusam 2021?

According to Thaipusam 2021 Tamil Calendar, the full moon in the tenth month of the Hindu calendar which falls on,Thaipusam Thursday 28 January 2021

2. What does Thaipusam mean?

The word 'Thaipusam' is obtained by combining, 'Thai', name of the Tamil month and 'Pusam', the name of a star.

3. In which countries, Thaipusam is celebrated?

Thaipusam  is celebrated in Tamil Nadu and also in Kerala and foreign countries like Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Singapore and Malaysia.

4. Why Thaipusam is celebrated?

As per the Hindu mythology, Goddess Parvati gave Lord Murugan a spear 'Vel' to defeat the demon 'Soorapadman'. On the auspicious day of Thaipusam, the devotees soulfully worship Lord Murugan, also the son of Lord Shiva, to obtain his grace to destroy all the evil and bad traits in their life.

5. Is Thaipusam, a government holiday in TamilNadu?

Yes,Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Tuesday declared a Government holiday on 28 January on account of Thaipusam festival celebrated in Lord Murugan's honour. Also, Thaipusam will be included in the list of public holidays in forthcoming years.

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