Tamil Nadu Temple-Dargah Dispute: Row Erupts Over Lighting Of Century-Old Lamp In Madurai

A significant dispute has arisen in Tamil Nadu over the lighting of a ceremonial lamp at the Thiruparankundram temple in Madurai, which is adjacent to a long-standing dargah. The conflict, sparked by a court order allowing the lamp to be lit during the Karthikai Deepam festival, has faced opposition from state authorities citing law and order concerns, leading to protests and the initiation of contempt proceedings by the court.