December 26, 2009 8:41 AM

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TN observes anniversary of Tsunami

In Tamil Nadu, silent processions, special prayers, rituals and worship of the 'Mother Sea' will mark the fifth anniversary of Tsunami. Solemn ceremonies and memorial services are being organised in the coastal districts of Nagapattinam, Kanyakumari, Tuticorin, Cuddalore and Chennai in memory of those who perished in the Tsunami. In Nagapattinam, over 6000 people were killed. District Collector will join people from different walks of life to place wreaths at the Tsunami memorial at the Collectorate. Silent marches will be taken out to various beaches and people will pay homage at the memorials. A number of fishing villages across the coastal districts are observing the anniversary as a 'Black Day and fishermen will stay away from fishing.<br/>

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