Thaipoosam is an important festival dedicated to Lord Muruga or Kartikeya. It is observed in the Tamil month of Tai or Thai (January – February). Thaipusam 2023 date is February 5, Sunday. It is celebrated mainly by the Hindu Tamil speaking community in India (especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh), Malaysia , Singapore , South Africa , Sri Lanka and in many other parts of the world. Lord Subramanya represents virtue, youth and power, and is the destroyer of evil. He is the wish fulfilling deity. Highlights Of Thaipusam Festival Large, colourful processions. Carrying Kavadi Carrying milk pots Piercing body with small lances and hooks Devotees seek blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks to Muruga Legend has it that Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva, killed Tharakasuran and other demons who were creating mayhem on earth on Pusam star in the month of Thai. Thaipusam Story Thaipusam is celebrated to commemorate this victory of good ov