South's 'Ayodhya' moment? A flame divides the hill of many gods; why Karthigai deepam row matters beyond Tamil Nadu

Thiruparankundram, a hill in Tamil Nadu with a history of religious coexistence, is now a flashpoint for political and legal battles. A dispute over lighting a sacred lamp during the Karthigai deepam festival has escalated, pitting the DMK against the BJP and raising questions about judicial authority and communal harmony.

Dec 14, 2025 - 15:05
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South's 'Ayodhya' moment? A flame divides the hill of many gods; why Karthigai deepam row matters beyond Tamil Nadu
Thiruparankundram, a hill in Tamil Nadu with a history of religious coexistence, is now a flashpoint for political and legal battles. A dispute over lighting a sacred lamp during the Karthigai deepam festival has escalated, pitting the DMK against the BJP and raising questions about judicial authority and communal harmony.

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