Coinciding either in January or February and on the 10th month of the Tamil calendar, Thaipusam takes place on the day when the ‘pusam’ star is at its brightest and at the highest point. Devotees celebrate Thaipusam to show their appreciation and honour to Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva.
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Coinciding either in January or February and on the 10th month of the Tamil calendar, Thaipusam takes place on the day when the ‘pusam’ star is at its brightest and at the highest point. Devotees celebrate Thaipusam to show their appreciation and honour to Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva.
This day commemorates the day when Lord Murugan received the “Vel” from his mother, Goddess Parvati. The “Vel” was used by Lord Murugan to eliminate three demons, Surapadman, Singamugan and Tarakasura. These three demons represent hatred, greed and arrogance.
Did you know that the word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam (Tamil word for Pushya)?
Being a festival of devotion, faith, penance and endurance, this is the time devotees show their gratitude to Lord Murugan. While some devotees choose to carry the “kavadi”, others carry the ‘paal kudam’ or milk pots.
Traditionally, these are done and carried to Lord Murugan’s temple to fulfil their vows or as offerings. There is also a chariot procession on the eve of Thaipusam where devotees may approach with trays of fruits and incense for blessings.
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A “kavadi” is a semi-circular steel or sometimes made from wooden frame with bars for shoulder support and spikes that pierce the body. This is decorated with flowers and peacock feathers and is carried by the devotees for the length of the procession.
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During Thaipusam, the devotees also smash coconuts along the path of the chariot, to seek blessings and peace. According to Hindu folklore, the coconut tree is the tree from heaven that was brought to Earth by Lord Vishnu. Therefore, coconut symbolizes ‘the fruit of God’. Coconuts also represent health, wealth, peace and prosperity.
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While there may not be public celebrations this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic, you may still celebrate them virtually by sending Favekad’s Thaipusam ecards to your loved ones, family and friends.
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Favekad takes this opportunity to wish everyone observing this festival, a very Happy Thaipusam!