Thaipusam is celebrated with enthusiasm every year in the famous Marudhamalai Murugan temple near Coimbatore. This year the function starts from February 1 to end on February 11. Lakhs of devotees will throng the beautiful Marudamalai Murugan temple built in the 12th century.
Subramaniyaswami temple in Marudamalai hill temple is dedicated to the Tamil God Murugan. It is known as one of the seven houses of lord Muruga and situated on the part of the Western Ghats. It is about 15 km west of Coimbatore city. Near the foothill of Marudhamalai, there is a Pillayar (Ganesh) temple known as Thaan Thondri Vinayakar.
The Reason Behind Thaipusam festival:
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamils all over the world. Since it falls on the solar month of Thai or Makara in Hindu calenders, it is called Thaipusam. Apart from many places in Tamil Nadu, it is grandly celebrated in Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, and other places. It is to commemorate the occasion of Goddess Parvati giving her son Lord Muruga a spear or Vel to destroy the demon Soorapadam. This year the Thaipusam is on February 8 and begins its Nakshatram at 12:01 AM and ends at 10:05 PM.