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"Let Lord Shiva Forgive Them": Union Minister On Deepam Row In Tamil Nadu
The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.
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Petition Filed To Stop Festival At Dargah At Centre Of Tamil Nadu Deepam Row
A writ petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions not to permit the 'Kanthuri' festival at a dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in the district on January 6 over animal sacrifice.
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Top Places To Visit In Tamil Nadu This January And How To Plan Your Trip
January is one of the best months to explore Tamil Nadu because the weather stays pleasant across most parts of the state.
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Amid Deepam Row, Tamil Nadu Dargah Festival Showcases Hindu-Muslim Harmony
Despite protests relating to the Thiruparankundram deepam row, preparations for the Santhanakoodu festival on the hilltop dargah turned into a display of communal amity between Muslims and Hindus.
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No Evidence Pillar Meant For Lighting Lamps: Tamil Nadu To Court On Deepam Row
Arguments concluded in the writ appeal over the Thiruparankundram hill lamp dispute, with the Tamil Nadu government opposing a single judges order allowing the petitioner to light a deepam on an ancient stone pillar near the hilltop dargah.
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No Proof Of Burning Lamp On Top Of Hill, Tamil Nadu Tells Court
The Tamil Nadu advocate general has asked petitioners to prove that the 'deepathoon' on top of Thiruparukundram hill is a genuine practice. The top lawyer said that for centuries it has been a practice of lighting Karthigai Deepam.
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5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu
In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valparai of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Saturday, police officials said.
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No Lamp Allowed On Pillar For Karthigai Deepam. BJP, Right Wing Groups Protest
Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram witnessed unprecedent scenes on Thursday evening as the BJP and right-wing supporters staged a protest when the police refused to allow them to light the Karthigai Deepam on the top of the hill despite High Court orders.
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103 Ancient Gold Coins Found During Tamil Nadu Temple Renovation
Over 100 ancient gold coins were unearthed from a temple which was under renovation near the Javvadu hills here, police said on Tuesday.
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Madras High Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Hill's Name Amid Dispute, Curbs Sacrificial Practices
The judgment resolved three contentious issues - the name of the Thiruparankundram Hillock, the practice of animal sacrifice at the Sikkandar Badusha Dargah, and the right of Muslims to offer prayers at the Nellithoppu area.
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From Misty Peaks To Tea Trails: 7 Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu Worth Visiting
Planning a romantic getaway? A solo escape? Or a family trip with scenic drives and hot chocolate breaks? Tamil Nadu's hills have something for every kind of traveller.
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Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India.
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Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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Fortuner SUV Stuck On Stairs After Man Uses Google Maps For Fastest Route
A man's car journey back from a hill town in southern India, took an "unexpected turn" when he relied on Google Maps to take the fastest route back to his destination in Karnataka.
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This Place In Tamil Nadu Is Freezing At Near Zero Degrees. Experts Worried
Plummeting temperature in this hill district has left people grappling with biting cold in what seems to be an unseasonal climatic phenomenon that has also affected farming.
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"Let Lord Shiva Forgive Them": Union Minister On Deepam Row In Tamil Nadu
The opposition to lighting the lamp atop the Thirupparankundram hill was politically motivated and lacked understanding of the cultural significance, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.
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Petition Filed To Stop Festival At Dargah At Centre Of Tamil Nadu Deepam Row
A writ petition has been filed before the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking directions not to permit the 'Kanthuri' festival at a dargah located atop the Thiruparankundram hill in the district on January 6 over animal sacrifice.
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Top Places To Visit In Tamil Nadu This January And How To Plan Your Trip
January is one of the best months to explore Tamil Nadu because the weather stays pleasant across most parts of the state.
-
Amid Deepam Row, Tamil Nadu Dargah Festival Showcases Hindu-Muslim Harmony
Despite protests relating to the Thiruparankundram deepam row, preparations for the Santhanakoodu festival on the hilltop dargah turned into a display of communal amity between Muslims and Hindus.
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No Evidence Pillar Meant For Lighting Lamps: Tamil Nadu To Court On Deepam Row
Arguments concluded in the writ appeal over the Thiruparankundram hill lamp dispute, with the Tamil Nadu government opposing a single judges order allowing the petitioner to light a deepam on an ancient stone pillar near the hilltop dargah.
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No Proof Of Burning Lamp On Top Of Hill, Tamil Nadu Tells Court
The Tamil Nadu advocate general has asked petitioners to prove that the 'deepathoon' on top of Thiruparukundram hill is a genuine practice. The top lawyer said that for centuries it has been a practice of lighting Karthigai Deepam.
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5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Tamil Nadu
In yet another shocking case of humanwildlife conflict in the Anamalai hill region, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Valparai of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Saturday, police officials said.
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No Lamp Allowed On Pillar For Karthigai Deepam. BJP, Right Wing Groups Protest
Tamil Nadu's Thiruparakundram witnessed unprecedent scenes on Thursday evening as the BJP and right-wing supporters staged a protest when the police refused to allow them to light the Karthigai Deepam on the top of the hill despite High Court orders.
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103 Ancient Gold Coins Found During Tamil Nadu Temple Renovation
Over 100 ancient gold coins were unearthed from a temple which was under renovation near the Javvadu hills here, police said on Tuesday.
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Madras High Court Upholds Tamil Nadu Hill's Name Amid Dispute, Curbs Sacrificial Practices
The judgment resolved three contentious issues - the name of the Thiruparankundram Hillock, the practice of animal sacrifice at the Sikkandar Badusha Dargah, and the right of Muslims to offer prayers at the Nellithoppu area.
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From Misty Peaks To Tea Trails: 7 Hill Stations In Tamil Nadu Worth Visiting
Planning a romantic getaway? A solo escape? Or a family trip with scenic drives and hot chocolate breaks? Tamil Nadu's hills have something for every kind of traveller.
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Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India.
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Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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Fortuner SUV Stuck On Stairs After Man Uses Google Maps For Fastest Route
A man's car journey back from a hill town in southern India, took an "unexpected turn" when he relied on Google Maps to take the fastest route back to his destination in Karnataka.
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This Place In Tamil Nadu Is Freezing At Near Zero Degrees. Experts Worried
Plummeting temperature in this hill district has left people grappling with biting cold in what seems to be an unseasonal climatic phenomenon that has also affected farming.
