48-Day Fasting Rules & Procedure for Thaipusam Vratham 2025

This post outlines a step-by-step procedure for fasting, including the best ways to prepare mentally and physically for Thaipusam. Also, this post describes in detail the start and end dates for Thaipusam Vratham in 2025, including the significant pooja timings to observe. Mark your calendars and prepare for this life-changing spiritual journey that culminates on the auspicious Thaipusam day.

Significance of Thaipusam & Why We Do Fasting for 48 days:

The festival marks Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the defeat of inner negativity (ego). 48-day vratham is a powerful spiritual practice that cleanses the mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re new to the tradition or seeking to deepen your understanding, this post offers a comprehensive guide to help you connect with the divine energy of Lord Muruga.

Thaipusam Vratham 2025 Date

The Thaipusam 48 Days Vratham starts on 15 Dec 2025, but not everyone can take the 48-day fasting, so below are the dates for Fasting. According to our Health condition or personal reason, we can do Vratham.

How to Perform Thaipusam Viratham:

There are strict rules if you are going to wear Malai like Iyyappa Malai, but if you are not wearing the malai, there are no strict rules;

Have only vegetarian food
Take a bath and pray every day, chant Kanda Shasti Kavasam, or just listen to Murugan songs
If possible, go nearest Murugan Temple
Do your work and spend some time in prayer.
Every day, light 1 diya, so 48 days 48 diya, or you can light 1 lamp also

Frequently asked Questions:

Can we perform a 48-day Vratham? No, not compulsory, we can also do 1 day also it completely depends on each person.
Can we have onion and garlic in these fasting days? No particular food restrictions, but make sure vegetarian, clean eating.
Do we eat only fruits and milk? As I said before, no food restriction, but some people skip breakfast and dinner, some will have 3 times too. I will have only lunch, I skip breakfast and dinner.
Can we do fasting during our Periods? Strictly no if you are wearing the Malai, but if you are not wearing the Malai you can continue and ask someone in the house to do prayers.
Can pregnant ladies fast? My advice have healthy vegetarian food, don’t skip any meals, and pray to Lord Muruga.

Hope this will help, Feel free to comment below if you have any doubts🙏🙏