Which one of the following is a fire walking festival that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Theemithi.
Theemithi is the fire walking festival that originated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is primarily celebrated in honor of Goddess Draupadi Amman and involves devotees walking barefoot across a pit of burning embers as an act of faith and devotion. This festival is also observed in countries with significant Tamil populations.