Thaipusam festival 2016 falls on Jan 24. This festival is celebrated with fervour in the whole of Tamil Nadu as well as Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and in many other parts of the world. In Kerala the festival is referred as Thaipooyam.
Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva, killed Tharakasuran and other demons that were creating mayhem on earth on Pusam star in the month of Thai.
The festival is celebrated in a grand manner in Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple in Palani. On the Thaipusam day there will be car festival.