In Tamil Nadu, the 10-day Dusserah Festival at Palayamkottai, in Tirunelveli district began with the formal raising of flag mast today.<br />'' <br />''The festival, well-known throughout South Tamil Nadu, is especially noted for the joint participation of eleven famous temples in the vicinity.<br />'' <br />''The festivities are being arranged, giving utmost importance to social distancing and hygiene.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Severe restrictions have also been placed on the number of people participating in the festival at any given moment of time.</span><br />