Thai Poosam Kavady -

Its Origin & Significance.

6-7th Feb 2012

We humbly seek the divine blessings of the most merciful Lord Muruga in complying this article on the significance of Thai Poosam Kavady.

"Thai Poosam" falls every year on the full moon day in the Tamil month "Thai" (January/February). This year it falls on the 6-7th February. On this day the full moon is in transit through the brightest star "Pusam "in the zodiac sign cancer and the planet Guru (Jupiter) is the presiding deity. The festival occurs in the month of Thai (the 10th month on the Tamil calendar) and on the day when the full moon passes through the star "Pusam". This event is called "Thai Poosam". This festival is one of the biggest festivals on the South Indian calendar in India and South Africa.

2012 Hindu Calendar

Many have asked us to compile an article on the Hindu calendar for example what are the Festivals dates, Ekadashi, Panchak, Rahu kalam and Eclipse?

Firstly the Festival dates are the dates that Hindu observes. This is quite self explanatory. For example for Shree Ganesh Chaturthi, we have a full explanation of this very important festival date on our website. Many ask what is this festival all about and how do we go about celebrating it ...hence this website is meant to make people from all cultures more aware of these important Hindu festival dates. We have included a few more festival dates below that are not generally on the typical Hindu calendar.