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Q. Which unique festival/ event, celebrated during October-November in Tamil Nadu, has the ritual of walking on fire?
Answer: Thimithi
Notes: Thimithi or firewalking ceremony is a Hindu festival originating in Tamil Nadu, that is celebrated a week before Deepawali, during the month of Aipasi of the Tamil calendar (Gregorian calendar months of October and November). The fire-walking ceremony is in honour of Draupati Amman, who is considered the incarnation of Mariamman.

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