Karthigai Deepam lamp-making in full swing across Tamil Nadu's Dindigul

Nov 25, 2025

Ahead of the Karthigai Deepam festival, potters have also been actively engaged in making earthen lamps.

Protest erupts at Thiruparankundram hill over Santhanakoodu flag hoisting in Tamil Nadu

Dec 22, 2025

On Sunday, the protesters demanded that, as per a court order, Karthigai Deepam be lit at the pillar near the dargah during the Tamil...

" Religious fanaticism growing within judiciary:" MDMK leader Vaiko on Madras High Court judgement in Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting

Dec 05, 2025

MDMK Founder and General Secretary Vaiko, referring to the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court's judgment on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting, alleged...

Tamil Nadu: Devotees throng Karthigai Deepam Pancha Ratham festival in Thiruvannamalai

Nov 24, 2023

Thousands of devotees took part in the Pancha Ratham (Chariot pulling) procession during the 'Karthigai Deepam' festival.

SC seeks Tamil Nadu govt response to PIL alleging defamatory remarks against HC judge who allowed lamp lighting in Madurai temple

Jan 28, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government seeking response on a public interest litigation (PIL) plea filed against protesters...

Karthigai Deepam festival begins in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple

Dec 13, 2024

One of Tamil Nadu's oldest festivals, Karthigai Deepam, is being celebrated today at Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai.