February
Thaipusam
थाईपुसम
1 February 2026
About this festival
Festival celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over evil
भगवान मुरुगन की बुराई पर विजय का त्योहार
Key significance
- Kavadi procession (South India)
- fasting
- prayers
How to observe
- Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
- Include: Kavadi procession (South India).
- Include: fasting.
- Include: prayers.
- Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.
February guidance
Bhakti, austerity, and inner steadiness before spring.
- Upvas as per health and tradition
- Mantra japa and temple visit
- Quiet reflection and seva
