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Tamils celebrate Karthikai Deepam

The Tamil festival of lights known as Karthikai Deepam or Karthikai Villakkeedu was celebrated in the North-East this weekend.

The festival falls each year on the full moon night of the Tamil month of karthikai and celebrates the creation of the Tamil god Murugan, although the celebration of a festival of lights precedes Hindu canonisation.

It was observed this year on December 7th.

Tamil people observed the night by lighting lamps in houses, streets and temples.








Karthikai Deepam observed across the Mannar district in shops, houses and offices.

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