US EditionMadras HC Says Tamil Nadu Govt Created ‘Imaginary Ghost’, Allows Lamp Lighting on ‘Deepathoon’
The Madras High Court ruled the lamp lighting is permitted with Archaeological Survey of India oversight, dismissing government objections and affirming temple ownership of the site.
- Madras High Court's Madurai Bench on Tuesday upheld a Single Judge's order directing Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, dismissing the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government's appeal.
- Tensions over Thirupparankundram hill date to 1920 and the 1996 high court ruling endorsed the traditional Uchipillaiyar Kovil mandapam site; hearings began December 12, 2025, with judgment reserved December 18, 2025.
- Judges found appellants lacked evidence that Agama Shastra prohibits lighting at the newly identified pillar and directed Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to consult the Archaeological Survey of India and district administration for supervision.
- The judges dismissed law-and-order claims and criticised the Tamil Nadu government for relying on such apprehensions, while petitioner Rama Ravikumar welcomed the judgment as a victory for devotees of Lord Muruga.
- Because Thirupparankundram hill is a protected monument, any activity must comply with the Act and the Archaeological Survey of India may impose conditions on the lamp-lighting.
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DMK Govt To Appeal In Supreme Court Against Madras High Court’s Order Permitting Hindus To Light Deepam Atop Thirupparankundram Hill
The DMK government in Tamil Nadu has decided to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Madras High Court’s verdict permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the ancient stone lamp pillar (Deepathoon) atop Thirupparankundram Hill, just hours after the High Court delivered its sharply worded judgment. The decision was confirmed by DMK Law Minister S Regupathy, who stated that the State would “definitely” move the apex court against t…
Madras HC Upholds Karthigai Deepam Tradition at Thirupparankundram Hill
The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench upheld the lighting of a lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill, dismissing the DMK government's concerns about public disturbance. The court emphasized that no evidence was provided against the custom, supporting the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple's tradition during the Karthigai Deepam festival.
"Hope that DMK Govt will stop blatant misuse of power": Annamalai welcomes Madras HC's verdict on Deepathoon issue
The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday upheld Justice GR Swaminathan's order regarding the lighting of lamps on the "Deepathoon" in Tirupparankundram temple.
Madras HC says Tamil Nadu govt created ‘imaginary ghost’, allows lamp lighting on ‘Deepathoon’
The Madras High Court criticised the district administration's concerns about public peace as unfounded, allowing the lighting of a lamp at the Tirupparankundram temple. The court emphasised the need for community mediation and upheld the temple management's right to perform religious practices.
Thirupparankundram row: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court upholds order directing temple management to light Karthigai Deepam at ‘deepathoon’
Madras High Court upholds order for Thirupparankundram temple to light Karthigai Deepam at controversial ‘deepathoon’ despite government objections.
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