Pusam

(पूसम)

Literal Meaning

The Pushya star

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

Tamil form of Sanskrit pushya, the eighth lunar mansion.

Spiritual Insight & Context

The star of Thaipusam. The festival falls on the day this star stands near the full moon in the month of Thai.

Where Pusam Comes Up

Thaipusam: The Vel and the Kavadi

Thaipusam is Murugan's festival on the Pusam star near the full moon of Thai. This article sets out the day, what tradition and the early Tamil texts say, and what is custom.

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