Chaos erupts at Madurai temple over Karthigai Deepam lamp
Chaos broke out at Madurai's Thiruparankundram hilltop temple during Karthigai Deepam as activists clashed with police over the lighting of the sacred lamp. The dispute arose after officials lit it at the traditional site, defying a High Court directive. Tensions escalated amid political protests, CISF deployment, and upcoming state elections, highlighting religious sensitivities.