We want Karthigai deepam to be lit at ‘deepathoon,’ say Thirupparankundram residents

Thiruparankundram locals sit on fast, want deepam lit on hilltop

As per the court order, only 50 people should participate in the hunger strike from 9 am to 5 pm.

We want Karthigai deepam to be lit at ‘deepathoon,’ say Thirupparankundram residents

We want Karthigai deepam to be lit at ‘deepathoon,’ say Thirupparankundram residents

"Lighting Deepam At Uchchi Pillayar Temple Is A Recent Practice", Thirupparankundram Villagers Announce Hunger Strike Demanding Permission To Light Karthigai Deepam At Deepathoon

Residents of Thirupparankundram village have announced that they will hold a peaceful hunger strike on 13 December 2025, demanding permission to light the lamp on the Deepathoon at the hilltop, citing a High Court order obtained after their request was rejected by the local administration. Explaining the background, a representative of the villagers said, “We had submitted a petition in Thirupparankundram village, urging the government to allow …

Thirupparankundram residents observe fast demanding lighting lamp atop hill

Madurai, Dec 13 (PTI) A group of residents staged a fast agitation here on Saturday demanding that the Karthigai deepam be lit at the ancient stone lamp pillar atop the Thirupparankundram hill.Since the high court restricted the number of participants for the protest to 50 people, several households in the temple town hoisted yellow flags of Lord Muruga, bearing an image of Seval (rooster) symbolising courage and dispelling darkness, to express …