Thai Pooyam
MalayalamAlso known as: Thaipusam
Thai Pooyam
About Thai Pooyam
Thai Pooyam is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Makaram (January-February) and is dedicated to Lord Murugan (Subramanya).
The festival commemorates the occasion when Goddess Parvati gave Lord Murugan a divine spear (Vel) to defeat the demon Soorapadman.
In Kerala, special pujas are performed at Murugan temples, and devotees offer prayers for the destruction of evil and the removal of obstacles.
The festival is celebrated with great devotion at Sabarimala and other Ayyappa temples, coinciding with the Makaravilakku season.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe a light fast and perform special Murugan worship.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a light fast or eat only sattvic food.
- Visit Murugan temples for special pujas.
- Offer prayers for the destruction of evil.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Murugan puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Murugan altar with flowers and garlands.
- Offer prayers and listen to stories of Lord Murugan.
- Perform aarti with devotion.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Lord Murugan (Subramanya) is the Hindu god of war and victory, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.