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Candle light vigil, silent rallies mark 16th Tsunami anniversary in TN

Chennai, Dec 26 (UNI) The wounds might have healed. But
the scars remain.
Silent and solemn rallies, tearful homage, lighting candles
and special worships in memory of those swept away by the
deadly tsunami, this day in 2004, marked the observation
of the 16th solemn anniversary in Tamil Nadu on Saturday.
The massive tsunami, triggered by deadly tidal waves had
claimed more than 8,000 lives and devastated the coastal
districts of Chennai, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and
Kanniyakumari, besides leaving a trail of horror memories.
In most of the fishing hamlets fishermen observed the day
as a black day.
In some of the districts, fishermen stayed away from the
sea as a mark of respect to the victims.
''Though the tragedy occurred 16 years back, it is still
vivid in our memory as if it had occurred today'', the
fishermen said, justifying their decision to stay away
from sea.
The family of fishermen Habibulla at Koraikuppam village
in Tiruvallur district was still yet to recover from the
shock and horror when he saw his wife being washed away
by the giant waves.
On that fateful Sunday in 2004, his wife had went out to
purchase fish for lunch at a stall near the shore. But
she did not return home. Habibulla only saw her body
floating in the waters.
''I am yet to recover from the shock. The incident is
still vivid in my mind...even after 16 years'', he added.
In the coastal districts, tens and hundreds of people,
including weeping women, showered flowers and poured
pots of milk into the sea as a mark of remembrance of
those who perished in the tragedy.
Reports from Cuddalore, Kanniyakumari, Kancheepuram and
the worst-affected Nagapattinam said special prayers were
held and candles were lit at the memorial to pay respects
to the victims.
Silent processions were also taken to mark the occasion
and Ministers and respective District Collectors placed
wreaths at the Tsunami memorial, lit candles and observed
two minutes' silence as a mark of respect to the victims.
In Nagapattinam, Minister O S Maniam paid tributes by
placing a wreath at the tsunami memorial. He also poured
milk into the sea, lit candles and observed two minutes'
silence.
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