---
title: "Thaipusam Festival"
sanskrit_name: "थाईपूसम् उत्सवः"
tithi: "Thai Pusam (Pushya Nakshatra Full Moon)"
canonical: "https://sattvalok.com/festivals/thaipusam"
attribution: "Source: SattvaLok (https://sattvalok.com/festivals/thaipusam)"
---

# Thaipusam Festival (थाईपूसम् उत्सवः)

> Thaipusam is a major Tamil festival commemorating Goddess Parvati bestowing the divine Spear (Vel) upon Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) to vanquish the demon Soorapadman, celebrated with Kavadi Aattam penance.

## Observance Tithi & Season
- **Tithi**: Thai Pusam (Pushya Nakshatra Full Moon)
- **Season**: Shishir (Winter)

## Spiritual Significance
Thaipusam is a major Tamil festival commemorating Goddess Parvati bestowing the divine Spear (Vel) upon Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) to vanquish the demon Soorapadman, celebrated with Kavadi Aattam penance.