Thaipusam festival is celebrated in which of the following Indian states?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. tamil nadu.
- The Thaipusam festival is primarily celebrated by the Tamil Hindu community and is prominently observed in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
- Thaipusam is a significant religious festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan (also known as Kartikeya or Subramanya), the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- It involves elaborate processions, rituals, and acts of devotion, with devotees often engaging in acts of penance, including piercing their bodies with hooks or carrying Kavadi (ornate structures) as a form of sacrifice and gratitude to the deity.
- While Thaipusam is most commonly associated with Tamil Nadu, it is also celebrated by Tamil Hindu communities in other parts of India, as well as in other countries with Tamil diaspora populations, such as Malaysia and Singapore