BJP, Hindu Munnani Leaders Meet Family of Man Who Ended Life over Thirupparankundram Deepathoon Row

BJP, Hindu Munnani leaders meet family of man who ended life over Thirupparankundram Deepathoon row

BJP and Hindu Munnani leaders express condolences and provide ₹10 lakh to the family of a man who tragically took his life.

Lighting Himself Up For Thirupparankundram Deepam: What Murugan Devotee Poornachandran Said In His Audio Before Setting Himself Ablaze

The city of Madurai and the entire state of Tamil Nadu is still recovering from the shocking news of a Murugan devotee Poornachandran having set himself ablaze reportedly in protest against the DMK government’s decision to disallow devotees from lighting the sacred Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon on the Thirupparankundram Murugan Temple hill. Commuters in the area reportedly heard loud cries and noticed flames emerging from the booth, followi…

Thiruparankundram Row: Reactions on Poorna Chandran’s death

Political, public reactions intensify after death of Poorna Chandran in Thiruparankundram row, as his audio messages emerge.

Tragic End to Devotee's Protest: Man Sets Self on Fire over Karthigai Deepam Dispute in Madurai

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the Madurai City Police, the deceased was identified as Poorna Chandran, a resident of Narimedu. He is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 4 and 8. Chandran worked as a medical representative and also owned a mini auto, which he used to sell fruits and vegetables across the city. India News | Tragic End to Devotee's Protest: Man Sets Self on Fire over Karthigai Deepam Dispute…

'All Hindus should think': TN man self-immolates over lamp-lighting row

A 40-year-old Hindu man in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, ended his life due to distress over authorities' refusal to permit a lamp-lighting ritual at Deepathun.

Madurai Man Ends Life After DMK Govt Refusal to Light Sacred Thirupparankundram Lamp

A 40-year-old man set himself on fire near the the Tallakulam police station in Madurai on Thursday, after he was allegedly upset over the lack of permission to light a lamp on the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill. The victim identified as Poorna Chandran, a resident of the Narimedu area succumbed to severe burn injuries shortly after he set himself ablaze. As per reports, the incident took place around 3.30 pm inside a CCTV monitoring r…