Madras HC: Temple Must Light Lamp on Thirupparankundram Summit; Won’t Affect Nearby Dargah

The Madras High Court directed that a temple located on the Thirupparankundram summit must be allowed to perform its traditional ritual of lighting a lamp. The Court clarified that this religious practice would not interfere with or diminish the sanctity of a nearby dargah, stressing peaceful coexistence of faiths. It emphasized that heritage and religious traditions must be balanced carefully and upheld as long as they do not infringe upon others’ rights. The case highlights judicial sensitivity to religious harmony and preservation of long-standing customs.