Tamil Nadu: Win for Hindus as HC allows lamp lighting at ancient Murugan Hill temple, cites 100-Year Evidence

CHENNAI: In a major victory for Hindu devotees and heritage activists, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the restoration of the centuries-old tradition of lighting the Karthigai Deepam atop the Thiruparankundram hillock—one of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Bhagwan Murugan. The verdict, delivered on December 1 by Justice G.R. Swaminathan, directs the Subramaniya Swamy Temple management under the HR&CE Department to light the ceremonial lamp at the ancient stone pillar known as Deepathoon, in addition to the usual designated locations within the temple precincts. The temple has been asked to comply from this year onwards.

Source: https://organiser.org/2025/12/02/328478/bharat/tamil-nadu-win-for-hindus-as-hc-allows-lamp-lighting-at-ancient-murugan-hill-temple-cites-100-year-evidence/