Q. At Puhar or Kaveripumpattinam a great festival, described vividly by the Sangam Epic, was held in honour of Lord:
(a) Venkateswara
(b) Murugan
(c) Indra
(d) Svamimalai
Ans: (c) Indra
Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Indra.
At Puhar or Kaveripumpattinam, an ancient port city of the Sangam Age, a great festival was held in honor of Lord Indra. This festival was described vividly in the Sangam Epic literature. Indra, the Vedic deity associated with thunder and rain, was considered an important deity in the ancient Tamil religious traditions. The festival celebrated his power and blessings, and it was an occasion for grand celebrations and rituals in Puhar.
