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Lord Muruga
Sacred Celebrations

Festivals of Muruga

Celebrate the sacred festivals dedicated to Lord Muruga throughout the year.

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Thaipusam

2026-02-02

One of the most important Murugan festivals, celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Thai (January-February) when the star Pusam is in ascendance.

Pal Kavadi (milk pot) offeringEl Kavadi carrying with body piercingsAbhishekam with milk, honey, panchamirtham
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Kanda Sashti / Skanda Sashti

2026-11-05

A six-day festival culminating in Soorasamharam, celebrating Lord Muruga's victory over the demon Surapadman. The most important Murugan festival of the year.

Recitation of Kanda Sashti Kavasam dailyFasting (abstaining from grains and meat)Soorasamharam reenactment at temples
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Vaikasi Visakam

2026-06-01

The birthday of Lord Muruga, celebrated in the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May-June) when the star Visakam coincides with the full moon.

Special abhishekam with 108 pots of holy waterPal Kavadi offering by devoteesChariot procession of the deity
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Panguni Uthiram

2026-03-30

Celebrates the divine marriage of Lord Muruga with Devasena (Deivanai) and also his marriage to Valli, along with the marriage of Shiva and Parvati.

Divine marriage ceremony (Tirukalyanam) reenactmentProcession of the bridal couple deitiesChanting of wedding mantras and verses
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Aadi Krithigai

2026-07-28

A monthly festival occurring on the Krithigai star day in the Tamil month of Aadi, dedicated to Lord Muruga's birth star.

Abhishekam with panchamirtham and milkKavadi bearing by devoteesChanting of Muruga mantras all night