Poosam Nakshatra Timings & Dates Calendar
Note: Poosam Nakshatra Timings given below are in Indian Standard Time (IST). All Pusam Natchathiram translation markers and transition constraints are mapped carefully using the traditional Tamil Panchangam.
Current Nakshatra Timings
18 June 2026 - Thursday - Poosam Nakshatra
Time: 6.08 pm (17-6-2026) to 4.55 pm (18-6-2026)
Tamil Month: Aani Maasam - 4th Day (Thursday)
Time: 6.08 pm (17-6-2026) to 4.55 pm (18-6-2026)
Tamil Month: Aani Maasam - 4th Day (Thursday)
Timings in Detail:
- Poosam Natchathiram starts at 6.08 pm IST (on Wednesday Evening - 17 June 2026)
- Pusam Natchathiram ends at 4.55 pm IST (on Thursday Evening - 18 June 2026)
- Pusam Natchathiram ends at 4.55 pm IST (on Thursday Evening - 18 June 2026)
Next Poosam Nakshatra Dates (2026 - 2027)
| Date & Day | Tamil Month | Timing Details & Festivals |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 Wednesday |
Aani | 2.18 am (15-7-2026) to 1.01 am (16-7-2026) |
| 11 August 2026 Tuesday |
Aadi | Observed as Pusam Natchathiram. 10.23 am (11-8-2026) to 9.03 am (12-8-2026) |
| 8 September 2026 Tuesday |
Aavani | Timings to be updated |
| 5 October 2026 Monday |
Purattasi | Timings to be updated |
| 1 November 2026 Sunday |
Aippasi | Observed as Pusam Natchathiram. Timings to be updated |
| 29 November 2026 Sunday |
Karthigai | Observed as Pusam Natchathiram. Timings to be updated |
| 26 December 2026 Saturday |
Margazhi | Timings to be updated |
| 22 January 2027 Friday |
Thai | Note: The grand Thaipusam Therottam festival in Palani is celebrated on 22 Jan, 2027 (Friday). |
| 19 February 2027 Friday |
Masi | Observed as Pusam Nakshatra. Timings to be updated |
| 18 March 2027 Thursday |
Panguni | Timings to be updated |
| 14 April 2027 Wednesday |
Chithirai | Observed as Pusam Natchathiram. Timings to be updated |
| 12 May 2027 Wednesday |
Chithirai | Timings to be updated |
| 8 June 2027 Tuesday |
Vaikasi | Observed as Pusam Natchathiram. Timings to be updated |
| 5 July 2027 Monday |
Aani | Timings to be updated |
Nomenclature & Significance
• Poosam (Pusam): Regarded as one of the most highly auspicious nodes among the 27 stellar Nakshatras in ancient Vedic astrology charts.
• Alternative Title: It is formally designated as 'Pushya' Nakshatra across Sanskrit mathematical and astrological treaties.
• Annual Indexing: Based on planetary trajectory math, there are typically 13 to 14 Poosam Nakshatram days mapped per standard loop calendar year.
• Thaipusam Importance: When this specific star overlaps with the full moon day during the Tamil solar month of Thai, it triggers the massive festival of Thaipusam, celebrated universally across Lord Murugan temples (especially Palani, Tiruttani, and Swamimalai).
• Alternative Title: It is formally designated as 'Pushya' Nakshatra across Sanskrit mathematical and astrological treaties.
• Annual Indexing: Based on planetary trajectory math, there are typically 13 to 14 Poosam Nakshatram days mapped per standard loop calendar year.
• Thaipusam Importance: When this specific star overlaps with the full moon day during the Tamil solar month of Thai, it triggers the massive festival of Thaipusam, celebrated universally across Lord Murugan temples (especially Palani, Tiruttani, and Swamimalai).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Thaipusam celebrated in 2027?
Thaipusam and the highly anticipated Palani Therottam fall on 22 January, 2027 (Friday) as calculated via the solar Tamil month calendar grid.
What is the Sanskrit equivalent for Poosam Nakshatra?
Poosam Nakshatra is globally acknowledged as Pushya Nakshatra in classic Sanskrit texts.
How many times does Pusam Natchathiram occur in an annual calendar?
Due to the moon's shifting travel speeds, it manifests approximately 13 to 14 times inside a single year span.
What are the precise start and end times for Poosam on June 18, 2026?
The star cycle triggers at 6.08 pm IST on Wednesday evening (June 17) and finishes at 4.55 pm IST on Thursday evening (June 18).
Disclaimer: The historical, lunar-planetary transits, and traditional Tamil solar calendar parameters configured above are built using regional Panchangam calculation metrics relative to Indian Standard Time (IST). Devotees are encouraged to consult local temple schedules for minor coordinate shifts.