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Thaipusam
When is Thaipusam?
No upcoming date in the available data.
Regional holiday
What Thaipusam marks
Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with Pusam star. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu god Murugan over the demon Surapadman. During the battle, Murugan is believed to have wielded a vel, a divine spear granted by his mother, Parvati.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Tamil Hindu festival, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
Where is Thaipusam observed?
Observed nationally in Malaysia.
What does Thaipusam celebrate?
Tamil Hindu festival. Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with Pusam star. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hindu god Murugan over the demon Surapadman. During the battle, Murugan is believed to have wielded a vel, a divine spear granted by his mother, Parvati.