Thai Pusam (Tamil Nadu)

This festival takes place in the temples dedicated to Kartikeya or Mariamman where trenches of burning coal laid out for the devotees to walk over. It has been seen that people who volunteer to undertake this experience with faith, come away unharmed and unscathed. This is followed by singing and feasting which continues till late into the night.

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