Court Allows Deepam Lighting at Thiruparankundram Hills Annually
Madras High Court upholds ruling permitting annual Deepam lighting atop Thiruparankundram Hills, but restricts public participation. Key details on the verdict and its implications.
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Madras HC Orders Temple to Light Karthigai Deepam on Hill
Madras High Court directs Subramaniya Swamy temple to light lamp on Thiruparankundram hill's deepathoon for Karthigai festival. Court dismisses state's peace concerns, calls them 'ridiculous'. Read the full verdict details.
Madras HC allows Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram
Madras High Court upholds order permitting Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hill, dismissing state's public peace concerns as 'ridiculous'. Read the full verdict details.
Madras HC Upholds Ruling on Deepam, Dismisses Law & Order Fear
Madras High Court upholds single judge's order allowing lamp lighting on 'Deepathoon', slams state's 'imaginary ghost' of law & order issues. Read the full legal analysis.
Madras HC Allows Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram
Madras High Court's Madurai Bench permits Subramaniya Swamy temple to light Karthigai Deepam on hilltop pillar. Court stresses community harmony and ASI compliance. Read the full story.
SDPI's Chennai Meet: 1000+ Leaders Gear Up for 2026 Elections
Over 1,000 SDPI leaders in Chennai set the stage for 2026 elections, demanding action against hate campaigns, repeal of new labour codes, and land for burial grounds. Read their full agenda.
Madurai Dargah Festival: HC Bans Animal Sacrifice
Madras High Court restricts Sikandar Badusha Dargah festival to Santhanakoodu Urus only, banning animal sacrifice & non-veg food. Participation limited to 50. Details inside.
Pradhan: Those stopping Thiruparankundram deepam are fools
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes Tamil Nadu government for blocking the lighting of the deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill, calling it a core Hindu belief. Read more.
DMK disrespects Constitution in Deepam row: Murugan
Union Minister L. Murugan accuses Tamil Nadu's DMK government of violating devotees' rights by preventing a lamp lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram hill. Read the full story.
DGP personally monitors Nainital ZP election probe, HC stays out
Uttarakhand High Court refuses to intervene in the police probe into alleged irregularities in Nainital Zila Panchayat chairman election. DGP Deepam Seth is personally supervising the investigation.
SDPI Slams Courts, Backs TN Govt on Thiruparankundram
SDPI state president Nellai Mubarak, at a Madurai conference, condemned courts for creating law & order problems and lauded the Tamil Nadu government's stance on Thiruparankundram tradition. He also targeted the BJP ahead of assembly polls.
Congress Tells Kerala CM to Keep Off Karnataka Affairs
Congress leaders in Karnataka have strongly advised Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to refrain from commenting on the state's internal matters following his criticism of a reported eviction drive in Bengaluru. Read the full story on the escalating political ro
Madras HC Seeks Response on Dargah's Kandoori Festival
Madras High Court seeks official response on plea to ban animal sacrifice at Thiruparankundram dargah's Santhanakoodu festival. Hearing adjourned to Jan 2. Read the full details.
Madurai Dargah Festival Starts Amid Hindu Outfit Protests
The annual Dargah festival in Madurai commenced amid protests by BJP and right-wing activists over access rights. Police detained protesters raising slogans. Read the full details.
Madurai Auto Driver Immolates Self Over Deepam Row, BJP Demands Compensation
A 40-year-old auto driver died after setting himself ablaze in a Madurai police booth over the Thiruparankundram Deepam issue. BJP demands Rs 1 crore compensation as protests erupt. Read the full story.
Madras HC Stays Karthigai Deepam Festival Order
Madras High Court stays single judge's order permitting Karthigai Deepam festival at Mandu Kovil in Dindigul. Division bench issues interim stay after state appeal.
BJP Meets Family of Man Who Died by Self-Immolation in Madurai
BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran visited the family of Poorna Chandran, who died by self-immolation over a temple row. The party demanded a ₹1 crore compensation and a government job for his wife. Read the full story.
TN Govt: No Data on Thiruparankundram Hill Stone Pillar
Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court there is no empirical data to prove the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai is a Deepam post. Bench reserves order.
Man ends life over Karthigai Deepam ban in Madurai
A 40-year-old man in Madurai died by suicide, citing a court order banning the lighting of Karthigai deepam at Thiruparankundram. Police investigation underway.
Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for citing 'law and order' to avoid implementing court orders. Justice Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Madurai Hill 'Deepathoon' Dispute: State's Changing Claims
Petitioners accuse Tamil Nadu govt of contradictory claims on Thiruparankundram hill structure to complicate Karthigai Deepam lighting. Court hearing continues.
Madras HC Slams TN Govt for Ignoring Judicial Orders
Madras High Court criticizes Tamil Nadu government for using 'law and order' as a pretext to not implement court orders. Justice G R Swaminathan calls the attitude unacceptable. Details inside.
Wakf Board Claims Thiruparankundram Pillar on Dargah Land
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board argues the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill belongs to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a court order for Karthigai Deepam lighting. Details inside.
Wakf Board Tells HC Thiruparankundram Hill Land is Dargah's
Tamil Nadu Wakf Board tells Madras HC the stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is on land belonging to Sikandar Badusha Dargah, challenging a temple's right to light a lamp. Hearing continues.
VCK Announces Madurai Protest on Dec 22 Over Communal Harmony
VCK to stage a protest in Madurai on December 22, accusing right-wing outfits of disturbing communal harmony in Thiruparankundram. President Thol Thirumavalavan calls for democratic support.
Madras HC: 3 Versions of Pillar in Deepam Row
Madras High Court highlights conflicting claims in the Deepam pillar dispute. A 1920 order suggests the steps belong to a dargah. Read the latest legal developments.
TN Govt: Thiruparankundram Pillar is Jain, Not Hindu
Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain heritage, not Hindu. Hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting continues.
TN Govt: Madurai Hill Pillar is Jain, Not Hindu Heritage
Tamil Nadu govt cites archaeological texts to argue a stone pillar on Thiruparankundram hill is a Jain relic. The Madras High Court continues hearing on Karthigai Deepam lighting plea. Details inside.
Stalin: People will thwart conspiracies against TN development
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, accused opponents of using cheap politics to stall state's progress. He inaugurated projects worth Rs 2,630 crore and defended temple rituals.
Stalin: Conspiracies to stop TN's development will be thwarted
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, in Madurai, defended his govt's spiritual record, inaugurated 63 projects worth ₹2,630 crore, and hit out at opposition's 'cheap politics'. Read more.
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