The 'Veerampattinam Festival' is celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Veerampattinam Festival is primarily celebrated in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Festival Highlights:
The festival is celebrated in Veerampattinam, a coastal village near Puducherry, and is considered one of the oldest villages in Puducherry.
The festival is dedicated to the famous Sengazhuneer Amman Temple.
The highlight of the festival is a grand chariot procession, in which dignitaries such as the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister pull the chariot to mark the beginning of the festival. This is one of the largest and most famous chariot festivals in Puducherry.
It is usually celebrated in the month of August or September (during the Tamil month of Aadi).