The Hindus, also being the largest surviving indigenous ‘pagan heathen’ people on the planet who survived, still need to take permission from a colonial political class and its courts to decide if they can light an ancient sacred flame or not, because it might offend the arab colonised slaves, which this issue is really all about.
Also, where are the billion Hindus across the rest of the country who should be out in mass rallies in support of their Hindu brothers and sisters protesting? If you can come out in 100s of millions for the Kumbh Mela, showing your faith in the Gods, then you have failed your first test about your faith for the same Gods if you don’t come out to support other Hindus.
Madurai witnessed dramatic scenes on Karthigai Deepam night as protests erupted after authorities prevented the lighting of the sacred flame at the Deepathoon stone pillar—despite a clear Madras High Court order.
Devotees gathered in large numbers, clashing with police as the hill was sealed off, turning a festival into a major flashpoint. The century-old dispute revolves around the original spot of the Deepam: near Uchi Pillaiyar Temple or at the Deepathoon pillar located close to Sikandar Badusha Dargah. While the temple administration cited communal sensitivity, the High Court ruled the lamp site lies outside the Dargah area and ordered police-protected lighting. With politics heating up and legal action expected, Madurai remains on edge.
