General Information

Festival Overview

Thaipusam is a sacred day of prayer and thanksgiving.
Devotees may visit Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple (SSPT) and Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (STT) to offer prayers, observe the procession, and seek blessings.

The procession begins at SSPT on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 11:30pm, and the doors at STT open at 12:05am on Sunday, 1 February 2026.

 

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Silver Chariot Procession — 31st January 2026

  • The Silver Chariot carrying Sri Murugan will leave Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at 5:00am and stop at the following locations:

Stop Location

Time

Sri Mariamman Temple, South Bridge Road

6:30am

Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple, Keong Saik Road

7:30am

  • The Silver Chariot will depart from Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple at 5:00pm and follow the route below:
  • The following information is subject to changes.

Stop Location

Time

Bank of India, Cecil Street

6:40pm

Indian Overseas Bank, Cecil Street

7:00pm

Chin Swee Road

7:30pm

High Street

8:15pm

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

9:00pm

Special Arrangements

Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple

 

If needed, volunteers will provide the service of piercing spikes for devotees carrying Kavadis.

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

 

For the convenience of devotees fulfilling tonsuring vows, proper arrangements have been made near the temple during the following hours:

Date

17 Jan 2026 to 30 Jan 2026

Time

8:00 AM to 12:00 PM;

5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Festival Etiquette

Do’s

  • Dress modestly and respectfully.
  • Follow directions given by route marshals and volunteers.
  • Keep the temple premises and public areas clean.
  • Be considerate of other devotees, especially the elderly, young and those carrying kavadi or paal kudam.
  • In the procession path, give way courteously to those who wish to pass.
  • Walk with steady pace and keep the procession orderly.

Don’ts

  • Do not consume alcohol, smoke or vape anywhere within the procession route or temples.
  • Do not crowd or block the procession route.
  • Do not interrupt or slow down the procession.
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Health & Safety

  • Thaneer panthals (water points) and medical points are available all along the procession route.
  • If unwell, approach a route marshal for assistance or go to the nearest medical point.

Thaipusam 2026

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