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Thai Pusam, a Blissful Experience

Thai Pusam, a Blissful Experience

The month of Thai is considered very auspicious because the most colorful festival, Thai Pusam, is celebrated during this month.

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An Australian Kavadiya

Carl Vadivella Belle performs kavadi ritual in Malaysia

Australian devotee Carl Vadivella Belle performs kavadi ritual in Malaysia.

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Thaipusam the Murugan Festival

Thaipusam at Batu Caves, Malaysia

Thaipusam is observed by Tamils of South India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and Sri Lanka during the Tamil month of Thai.

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தைப்பூசம் — Thai Pūcam 2022

Thai Pusam at Palani

Thai Pusam (தைப்பூசம், Taippūcam) is celebrated on 18 January, 2022 (Tuesday).

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Celebrate Thaipusam in Solitude!

About Summa Iruttal

The Tamil month of Thai marks a very auspicious day in the life of Murugan devotees: Thaipusam.

V.S. Krishnan 2022-01-142022-01-17 Bhaktas, Feature Articles, Thai Pusam Read more
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