Thaipusam Festival - An epic ceremony by Tamil Community
Thaipusam is an important festival celebrated by Tamil speaking Hindus all over the world. It is a popular festival in the southern part of India, especially in Tamilnadu. This anticipated festival is dedicated to Lord Murugan or Kartikeya, elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In the modern days, this auspicious festival is not only celebrated in India and Sri Lanka; but it is celebrated by Tamil community in other countries (Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Guadeloupe, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, and other parts of the Caribbean) and it is accepted by their localities also. Thaipusam 2019 Date In the year 2019, it would be observed on 21 st January. The specialty about Thaipusam festival is the festivity exhibits a special kind of ritual performed by the local people of Tamil region. People pierce their body parts to impress the godhead on this day. This occurs on the full moon day du...