GK
INDIAN CULTURE
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Question
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Thaipusam festival is celebrated by which of the following communities?
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Gujarati
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Tamil
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Telugu
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Marathi
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Correct Answer is Tamil. Thaipusam is a festival celebrated by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), usually coinciding with the Pushya star, known as Poosam in Tamil.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is a national holiday in many countries such as Malaysia and Mauritius. In India its a state holiday in Tamil Nadu. In certain states of Malaysia and in the nations of Mauritius, it is also a government and a bank holiday.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thaipusam is essentially a celebration to pay homage to the Tamil god Lord Murugan, and not confined to just sacrifices and rituals.
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