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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Madurai. The Karthigai Deepam Chariot festival was held at Tiruparangunram in Madurai on 28 Nov to 06 December 2022. This festival is mentioned in literature of Tamils known as Ahananuru, a collection of poems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Karthigai Deepam is a popular festival of Kerala and is majorly celebrated in the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple of Tiruvannamalai situated in Tamil Nadu.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Timings of the Tiruvannamalai Karthigai Deepam is from 6 PM to 8 PM on 06 December 2022. During the Karthigai Deepam, the Maha Deepam, which is located on top of the Annamalai hill, is lit in the evening. The elevation of the peak is 2, 668 feet.