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This happens at the Sri Mutharamman Temple is located in Kulasekharapatnam near Thiruchendur in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India every year . Its one of the most famous spots for Dussehra Festival and Lakhs of people are assemble here to celebrate this festival. This temple stands unique amongst the other temples, which celebrates Dusshera. The same Dusshera itself is celebrated here as a 12 day function instead of 9 days. During the dusshera, devotees dress like the god/goddess Kaali leaving all bad habits, and will be pure at body, mind and soul. Few behave as if some unknow power has been driving them very madly once they dress like Kaali. The Madness Masochism and innocence and exhaustion have been depicted here.

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Date Taken: 10.2014
Date Uploaded: 10.2014
Photo Location: Kulasekarapatinam, India
Copyright: © srivatsan sankaran