Thimithi

Thimithi, or the Walk on Fire, is another iconic Tamil Nadu celebration in South India. It is an international Hindu festival that is also observed in other regions of the globe. In addition to India, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, and other countries with strong south Indian populations commemorate this event. A high proportion of Hindus in Mauritius are Tamil. A ten-day period, similar to Easter in Mauritius, is observed during which believers fast, contemplate, and refrain from participating in any excesses.

Devotees participate in a ceremonial 'walk on fire' outside of the temple grounds at the end of the 10 days. A coal pit is lit, and devout Hindus walk barefoot across the embers to demonstrate their faith. They then bathe their burned feet with milk to relieve the discomfort. The performance is one of Mauritius' most popular cultural events.

A Hindu epic, Mahabharata. It is about the conflict between the Kauravas and the Pandavas. When the Pandavas lost everything, including Draupadi, in a gambling game. Draupadi was stripped by Duryodhana's younger brother, but she was saved by Krishna. After that, she made a pledge to wash her hair with Duryodhana's blood. Draupadi bathed her hair with Duryodhana's blood and combed it after the Mahabharata war concluded with the Pandavas' victory after thirteen years. To establish her virginity, Draupadi walked barefoot over flaming coals to seal the win. Thimithi is the name for this process.

Date: December or February