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Thaipoosam Cavadee in Mauritius

Name: Thaipoosam Cavadee in Mauritius
Start: 2027-01-25
Location: Mauritius

Tamil Hindu festival

Date in Mauritius January 25

Quick Facts

Lunar Calendar

Date varies based on lunar cycles

🌙 Lunar Based

Religious Holiday

Has spiritual and religious significance

hindu

Holiday Type

Classification in Mauritius

Public

About Thaipoosam Cavadee

Tamil Hindu festival

A Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, involving a procession and offerings.

Important Tamil Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan

Practical Information in Mauritius

Banks

Banks are closed

🏦 Closed

Schools

Educational institutions are closed

🏫 Closed

Government Offices

Government services unavailable

🏛️ Closed

Historical Significance in Mauritius

Originates from South India, marking the day Parvati gave Murugan a spear to vanquish a demon.

Calendar Details

Calendar Systems

hindu

Lunar Calendar Based

This holiday's date varies according to the lunar calendar, which means it falls on different dates each year in the Gregorian calendar.

🌙 Lunar Dependent 📅 Variable Date

Historical Timeline

2026

Last observed in Mauritius

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Final celebration recorded in Mauritius

⏰ Last Observed

Current Status in Mauritius

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Mauritius

Last observed: 2026 Public Holiday

Date: January 25, 2024