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The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) upheld an order permitting the lighting of Karthigai Deepam at a stone pillar (deepathoon) within temple premises at Madurai, rejecting the State’s apprehension of public disorder.
Description:
About the Festival:
- Region: Predominantly Tamil Nadu
- Time: Tamil month of Karthigai (November–December)
- Occasion: Celebrated on Purnima (full moon) when the moon aligns with the Karthigai star constellation
- Nature: Festival symbolising light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance
Religious Significance:
- Closely associated with Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva traditions
- Thiruparankundram is one of the six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan
- Lighting of the Deepam signifies divine presence and spiritual illumination
Core Rituals:
- Lighting of oil lamps (deepam) in homes and temples
- Lighting of a ceremonial lamp at designated temple locations
- Temple prayers and participation by devotees
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