Tsunami 2004: Tamil Nadu Pays Tribute To Victims On 19th Anniversary — PICS

Women performed a ritual of pouring milk on the beach as a symbolic gesture to honor the victims (PTI)

On December 26, 2004, a devastating 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra, triggering a massive tsunami that claimed thousands of lives and caused widespread destruction across 14 countries in the Indian Ocean region (PTI)

On the 19th anniversary, people took to social media platforms to express condolences and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history (PTI)

Many shared impactful visuals from the 2004 tsunami as a solemn acknowledgment of the tragic event (PTI)

Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader K. Selvaperunthagai, accompanied by members of the fishermen community, also participated in offering prayers to the victims during this commemorative event (PTI)