Annamalai Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Allow Lighting of Lamps at Tirupparankundram

Chennai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Annamalai, leader of the ‘We the Leaders’ movement, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to permit devotees to light lamps at the pillar atop Tirupparankundram Hill. He emphasized that religious practices tied to people’s faith and traditions should not be obstructed for political or administrative reasons.

In a post on the social media platform X, Annamalai appealed to the Tamil Nadu government to honor the order from the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court and resolve the ongoing dispute through legal channels without further delay. He described the act of lighting lamps at the hilltop pillar as an age-old religious tradition and deemed it unacceptable for such practices to be halted for political motives.

Annamalai asserted that this issue pertains to the rights of devotees to worship and that a solution should be found that respects their faith. He criticized the current government for adopting a stance similar to that of the previous DMK administration, suggesting a consistent hostility towards religious beliefs. He condemned the continuation of this attitude under the present regime.

Referring to the High Court proceedings, Annamalai noted that the Madurai Bench had already issued a clear directive. He claimed that instead of implementing the order, the government was prolonging the matter through appeals and administrative delays. He argued that such behavior undermines judicial directives and infringes upon devotees’ rights.

He stressed the government’s responsibility to resolve the issue in accordance with the law rather than allowing it to persist. Annamalai also highlighted the importance of maintaining communal harmony in Tirupparankundram, a place where people of different faiths coexist peacefully. He warned that unnecessary disputes over worship could disrupt the local atmosphere.

Questioning the objections raised against the practice, Annamalai asked who would be harmed by devotees peacefully ascending the hill to light lamps. He insisted that their religious beliefs and practices should not be subjected to unwarranted political or administrative restrictions.

He called on the government to address this matter promptly, respect the High Court’s directives, and ensure that devotees can continue their established form of worship. His appeal focused on resolving the dispute through the enforcement of the court order while safeguarding religious faith and local harmony. He urged the administration to bring an end to this long-standing conflict and not create further obstacles for worshippers.