Justice G.R. Swaminathan, Madras High Court The Madras High Court has asked the trustees of the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram, Madurai, to decide within two weeks on the Court’s suggestion to

[09/03, 07:46] sekarreporter1: Madras High Court Asks Subramania Swamy Temple Trustees To Decide On Allowing Symbolic Prayers At Deepathoon Hillock Within 2 Weeks The High Court asked the trustees of the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram, Madurai, to deliberate and take a decision within two weeks on the Court’s suggestion to permit a small group of persons to visit the lower peak of the hillock where the Deepathoon is located and offer symbolic prayers. ByMuhib Makhdoomi|8 Mar 2026 4:00 PM Justice G.R. Swaminathan, Madras High Court The Madras High Court has asked the trustees of the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram, Madurai, to decide within two weeks on the Court’s suggestion to allow a limited group of persons to visit the lower peak of the hillock where the Deepathoon is located and offer symbolic prayers. The Court was hearing a batch of contempt petitions alleging wilful disobedience of earlier orders passed in writ proceedings concerning the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon. A Single Bench of Justice G.R. Swaminathan observed: “The appearance of the trustees is dispensed with for the present. But the police officials named in the order dated 02.03.2026shall remain present on the next hearing date. Call these cases on 18.03.2026 at 04.00 pm. I categorically warn all the contemnors that if an appropriate response is not received by 18.03.2026, charges will be framed on the said date, and the enquiry will be taken up on a day-to-day basis. I do not believe in adjournment culture, and the proceedings will conclude one way or the other before the month’s end. Let me remind you that if reckless comments are made by dignitaries, they also will be roped in. Before the law, all are one, and no one can claim immunity merely because they happen to hold high offices”.

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[09/03, 07:46] Meta AI: The Madras High Court gave the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple trustees two weeks to decide whether to permit a small group to offer symbolic prayers at the Deepathoon hillock (Thirupparankundram). Justice G.R. Swaminathan warned that police officials must appear on 18 Mar 2026 and said charges would be framed if no response comes, with proceedings to wrap up before month-end.