Communal tenstions at Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai: Islamists claim ownership, 'miscreants' paint Jain caves green
Op IndiaOn Wednesday, 22nd January, the Tamil Nadu police in the Madurai district issued orders barring the Muslim community members from transporting livestock for sacrifice to the claimed Sikandar Badusha Dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill. Restrictions imposed on Annadhanam offered at Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple While Muslims are allowed to bring non-vegetarian food to the Thiruparankundram hill, food safety officials in Dindigul have issued stringent orders requiring prior permission for devotees offering Annadhanam at the Dhandayuthapani Swamy temple in Palani. It is crucial to note that Thiruparanundram Hill is a religious site and is of crucial significance to Hindus due to the presence of ancient Jain caves and Lord Murugan Temple atop. The hill which is of most significance to Jains and Hindus is being claimed as ‘Sikandar Hills’ by the Muslims, posing a threat to the sanctity of the temple and Jain caves.
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