Texas Murugan Temple invites all devotees to Thaipoosam 2026. Thaipoosam events include Padayathirai(Social Walk) followed by Milk Abhishekam for Vetri Vel. Special paal kudam/Kavadi procession at the temple followed by abhishekam & aarti. Please join and get the blessings from Lord Murugan on the auspicious day.

• Date: Jan 31th 2026
• Program Schedule:
  • Social Walk: 7 am to 3 pm
  • Paal Kudam/Kavadi/Abhishekam: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Shuttle provided only from Glen High School (1320 Collaborative Way, Leander, TX 78641) to Temple entrance for all devotees
• Plan to arrive at the starting location using your transport and return home from the temple with your Transportation. 
• Social Walk Route Option #1
  • Location: Champion Park South Pavilion to Glenn High School
  • Time: 07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
  • Social walk starting station for Participants who would like to walk 15.8 Miles.
  • Starting Location Address: 3830 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Tea/Sundal/Water provided at this location
  • Google Maps walk route: https://goo.gl/maps/pxnLPvAJteS7Vo2e6
• Social Walk Route Option #2
  • Location:  Twin Lakes YMCA Pavilion to Glenn High School
  • Time: 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM
  • Social walk starting station for Participants who would like to walk 11.8 Miles.
  • Starting Location Address: Brushy Creek Regional Trail,  204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Breakfast provided at this location
  • Google Maps Walk route: https://goo.gl/maps/jSTVtZqtameBu6Tr9
• Social Walk Route Option #3
  • Location:  Town Center Park Cedar Park to Glen High School
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Social walk starting station for Participants who would like to walk 7.7 Miles.
  • Starting Location Address: 1906 Big Bend Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Tea/Sundal/Water provided at this location
  • Google Maps Walk Route: https://goo.gl/maps/8c8jGZ4ofmgiyHm46
• Social Walk Route Option #4
  • Location: Robin Bledsoe Park Leander to Glenn High School
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Social walk starting station for Participants who would like to walk 3.5 Miles.
  • Starting Location Address: 601 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641
  • Lunch/Tea/Sundal/Water provided at this location
  • Google Maps Walk Route: https://goo.gl/maps/4fwzyBcCyWawVYYA6
• Note: Each adult should submit a separate registration form. Kids 13 and above should submit a separate form. If your kids are not walking with you, please leave the kid’s section empty.