“Privy Council ruling reinforces Hindu ownership of Thiruparankundram Hill Temple amidst rising tensions”, Organiser, February 8, 2025:
“Madurai’s historic Thiruparankundram hill temple has become the epicenter of an intense controversy over ownership claims between Hindus and a section of Muslims, allegedly backed by the ruling DMK and its allies, along with parties like AIADMK, TVK (founded by actor Joseph Vijay), and NTK led by Seeman. However, a pivotal legal precedent set by the Privy Council had long ago affirmed that the enttire hill belongs to the temple, reinforcing its Hindu heritage.
Escalating Tensions and Religious Disputes
The conflict escalated when Muslims, allegedly backed by political groups, opposed the age-old Hindu tradition of lighting lamps atop the hill during Karthigai Deepam. Historically, the site has been home to the revered Murugan temple, yet in recent years, claims have emerged regarding the presence of a dargah at the location.
Notably, even Tamil Nadu’s official tourism literature places the Sikkandar dargah in Goripalayam, Madurai, contradicting the recent claims of ownership…….”
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