Thiopusum in California: a spiritual trail, 500 walker and a banquet

“Vell Vell Murugunukku” and “climb!” From San Ramon to Shiva Muruga Temple in Concord in California, their bikes are pronounced while riding their bikes and eight people in cycling gear. The year was 20 and it was an epic journey for these men. The map they had taken out that day, is now treated by thousands of fans in California, known as the Thiipusum trail.

“The trail itself was an experience planning itself. Remember, it was before Google Map. “A 400 -year -old Tradition Tihaye in southern India during Thaipusam Murugan Temple. I went to Dadayuthapani Swami Temple in Tamil Nadu and wanted to organize a Simler Walk in the United States by being inspired by Thayah,” said Soli who said Calfole Tachi for Calfole Tachi. In the first year, he signed up 50 people to walk 21 miles.

In 2015, Solai and his friends officially went to establish Patthirai, not a profitable, the only purpose of organizing the walks and the hikes that bring the community to Togetra and their spiritual and physical support is good. Among their initiatives, the thypusum trek has followed continuous and has 3,000 walkers in a few years.

A new trail that moves to the Valmont spiritual center in the Mountain House this year formed the Pathayatharai team. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

This year, for Thypusum, a new trail that formed the same team to the Valmont spiritual center at the Mountain House. At the highest point of the open grassland, an idol of Lord Murugan sits at the temple. “Once we did the recipe and after confirming the route, we made four more rounds on the legs to keep the operational aspects. Soli said, the natural trail at the base of the hill is 4.5 miles and we made a girivalam (a path around the hill),” said Solai. Because of the first year, the team made a conscious decision to allow only 5 Walker, most of whom came from California, but also tended to be Washington DC and Baton WLL.

Packed Energy Treats for Walkers | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Before walking uphill downhill, the walkers reach a Policepandal (Rest spot) to set up by a group of volunteers. “Our volunteers made PanchakamButtermilk, tea, mini samosus, Sundal and walkers have a shot power treats packed. On my last trip to my India, I stopped at these short stores around Tamil Nadu, whom we say Potcidea And a discount curatized. The pack is mini polar, orange mitai, poli mitai, jujubs, fig halwa and acololate bars. We wanted to support smaller businessmen, “Alagu Al Shares Alagu Al Sharing the Coordinator of Thanpandal working in accounting and finance.

There was tea made by volunteers for the Samosus, Panakam, Butter Milk and The Walkers of the Tharanpandal. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The team re -mentions that the initial one is volunteer driven. “For example, Ganesh Babu abroad permits, communications and registration. Uday trail works in operation Participated for, “they say.

Volunteers help prepare for banana leaf food Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

All over the world Pus (Lunch) viewed as a significant part of the celebration of thypusum Prasadam“We have served Ely Sapadu (Banana leaf food) Hillhorehood school. Volunteers gathered the previous day and cut 200 kg of vegetables and helped in preparation. The dishes were cooked in the Dublin Kitchen of Anjapper Hotel, because it is nearest to the Velmont Temple, “47 -year -old Selvam Sheturaman and Mayapan Ramnathan (57) explained volunteer who activated this diet and service operation for walking.

Banana leaves include salt, lemon pickle, potato spices, cabbage kutu, a mixed rice, applem and steaming hot pony raw rice. Ghee and pulses have pumpkin pellets, tomato juice and white pumpkin sambar. The meal ends with Javari and Semia Pausam. Volunteers turn around and take care of all the way until the ships are washed and saved back to the cupboards.

Banana leaf food is being served at the Neighborhood School as part of the Thypusum celebration. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“Over the years, we have been able to inspire and guide to create similar trails and experiences in Michigan, Texas and Washington DC and Theoi.

On Saturday morning, the mantras, pickles and lively Kavadi and Pal Kodam processes were celebrated by community consciousness. For some it was penance, for others it was sensitive healing and spiritual renewal; And for others it was a nice morning trek that at the end they took a bottle of Palani Panchmarthaham, out of India and sat down for a Gil,

The success of this train and the support of a network of volunteers, is planned to celebrate the 2026 thypusum. If you prefer a piece of Tamil culture, the Valmont Thypusum trail should be next to your buck list.