Thaipusam is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Murugan is also known as Karttikeya, Subrahmanya, Sanmukha, Shadanana, Skanda and Guha. On this day, Goddess Parvati presented a lance to Lord Murugan to vanquish the demon army of Tarakasura and combat their evil deeds. Therefore, Thaipusam is a celebration of the victory of good over evil.

Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai . To mark this day of penance and thanksgiving, Hindus pierce their body with metal skewers, carry pots of milk on their heads and offer it to Lord Muruga, carry kavadi etc. This year Thai Poosam will be celebrated on 24th January.

Lord Muruga is responsible for the success and knowledge in one's life which is needed to realise Enlightenment. Pujas are the spiritual scientific methods to achieve completion with the higher energy.

• Benefits of Offering worship on Thai Poosam are :-
• Prosperity in Family
• Healing of Physical Ailments
• Longevity and Well Being
• Success in Exams and Competitions
• Abundance in knowledge and intelligence

Puja done in an energy field multiplies the benefits of the puja exponentially. With a living incarnation blessing the whole auspicious happening, all the worship authentically done in the Bengaluru Adheenam  will directly be received by the deity Lord Muruga.

To Offer worship on the occassion of Thai Poosam