Thai Poosam is a highly sacred festival dedicated to Lord Muruga, observed in the Tamil month of Thai when the Poosam star aligns. Devotees believe this day marks the occasion when Goddess Parvati bestowed the divine Vel (spear) upon Lord Muruga to vanquish evil. On this auspicious day, devotees undertake kavadi attam, carry milk pots (paal kudam), perform body piercings as acts of penance, and offer special prayers seeking courage, wisdom, and spiritual upliftment. Major celebrations are seen at Murugan Lo temples, especially Palani, Tiruttani, and Tiruchendur. A day of faith, sacrifice, an
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Thai Poosam is a highly sacred festival dedicated to Lord Muruga, observed in the Tamil month of Thai when the Poosam star aligns. Devotees believe this day marks the occasion when Goddess Parvati bestowed the divine Vel (spear) upon Lord Muruga to vanquish evil. On this auspicious day, devotees undertake kavadi attam, carry milk pots (paal kudam), perform body piercings as acts of penance, and offer special prayers seeking courage, wisdom, and spiritual upliftment. Major celebrations are seen at Murugan Lo temples, especially Palani, Tiruttani, and Tiruchendur. A day of faith, sacrifice, an