January 24, 2026

Welcome to the Thaipoosam Walk 2026 organized by the Concord Shiva Murugan Temple.

Thaipoosam is a festival dedicated to Lord Murugan who is believed to possess the invincible spear (Vel). On Thaipoosam day, Goddess Parvathi gave Lord Murugan the Vel and he used it to destroy the army of demons. This festival signifies the victory of good over evil.

The Concord Shiva Murugan Temple is organizing a walk to the temple to celebrate Thaipoosam. The is a longer 21 miles walk route starting from Bishop Ranch 15, San Ramon, CA.

Registration is required to participate in the temple walk scheduled on January 24, 2026.

Before registering, please review the waiver form . By registering and participating in the walk, you agree to the terms and conditions listed in the waiver.

The route map and other details will be sent to the registered participants via email a week prior to the walk.

Volunteer

Organizing an event like this requires a lot of volunteers from the community. Consider signing up for various volunteer activities.

Click on the following link if you are interested in sponsoring the snacks booth, breakfast and lunch for the devotees.

There are sevaral other ways in which you can participate. Sponsor:

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