Madurai Kartighai Deepam Ritual halted. On December 4, police at Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai imposed prohibitory orders, blocking Hindu devotees from lighting the traditional stone lamp pillar  (kuti vilakku) near the historic Subramaniyaswamy Temple—a practice steeped in centuries of religious tradition. This move came despite multiple directives from the Madras High Court earlier that week, … Continue reading Madurai Kartighai Deepam Ritual Snuffed: High Court Defied!!