Answer: Tamil Nadu
Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Thaipusam. Thaipusam is named after the Tamil month "Thai" and the star "Poosam." It honors Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war, victory, and wisdom. The festival marks the day when Goddess Parvati gave Lord Murugan the divine vel (spear) to defeat the demon Surapadma. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Thai. It is widely observed by Tamils in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
