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Why Thiruparankundram and harmony matter to Madurai | Writer Muthukrishnan Interview

The Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai, home to the Subramaniya Swamy temple, the Sikkandar Badusha dargah, and ancient Jain caves, has for centuries, stood as a shared religious space in Tamil Nadu. But in recent months, a dispute over the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam lamp at a stone pillar near the hilltop has escalated into a major political flashpoint, drawing in courts, political parties, and religious organisations across the state. What began as a disagreement over ritual practice has expanded into a wider debate about identity, communal harmony, and electoral politics in Tamil Nadu. In this interview, TNM Senior News Editor Shabbir Ahmed speaks to Madurai-based writer Muthukrishnan to understand the social and political significance of Thiruparankundram, how the issue is being interpreted on the ground, and what it tells us about the evolving political landscape of Madurai and Tamil Nadu. #TamilNaduelectionopinionpolls #TamilNaduseatsharing2026 #Stalinelectionstrategy #Vijaypoliticaldebut #234seatsTamilNadu #TNelectionapplicationforms #Tamilelectionmanifestos #YouthinterestTVK #CoalitionpoliticsTN #ConstituencylistTamilNadu #VoterlistTamilNadu #Elections2026 #TamilNaduElections2026 #VijaySpeech #TVKVijaySpeech #TVKVijayLatestSpeech #ShabbirAhmedLatestInterview #YenEndraKelvi #ShabbirAhmed#TNM #TamilNaduPolitics #NewsInTamil #TheNewsMinuteTamil #NewsuMinute #TamilNaduPoliticsTamil #TamilPoliticalNews #PoliticalNewsInTamilNadu #TamilPoliticalInterview #PoliticsTamilNaduLatest #TamilNaduPoliticsLatest #Media #News #TamilNews #TamilVideo #Tamil #TamilNewsLive #NewsTamilLive #NewsLive #TamilLive #TamilPoliticalVideo #TodayPoliticalUpdate #TodayNews #NewsTamil #TamilNewsVideo #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #PoliticalRelatedNews #PoliticsinIndia #PoliticsinTamilNadu #LatestPolitics #NewsTamil #TamilNaduNews -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to The News Minute, your go-to source for impactful stories from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. Our videos dive deep into Politics, Society, Education, Health, Law, Policy, Entertainment, Pop Culture, and Lifestyle, bringing you in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most in south India. From immersive storytelling and exclusive interviews to sharp analysis and documentaries, our reporters—deeply rooted in the region—bring you unparalleled access to local stories and insights. Look south, think TNM. Subscribe to The News Minute: https://www.thenewsminute.com/subscri... Follow and engage with us on social media: Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAP... Twitter: https://x.com/thenewsminute Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenewsminu... Facebook:   / thenewsminute