Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Petition Filed to Stop Festival at Dargah
A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to stop a festival called Kanthuri at a dargah on a hill in Madurai.
The petitioner is worried about animal sacrifices during the festival and believes it will hurt Hindu feelings.
The court asked the dargah administration to respond and will decide on January 2.
Recently, another festival started at the dargah, and some people protested wanting to light a lamp.
The BJP and DMK are blaming each other for causing trouble.
Despite the protests, the festival started peacefully with Hindu devotees and traditional performances.
A writ petition has been filed to stop the Kanthuri festival at a dargah on Thiruparankundram hill due to concerns over animal sacrifice.
The petitioner argues that allowing the festival would hurt Hindu religious sentiments and that the dargah administration has not challenged earlier court orders.
The Madras High Court issued a notice to the dargah administration and adjourned the case to January 2.
The Santhanakoodu festival commenced with flag hoisting, and around 30 people protested demanding permission to light a deepam.
The BJP accused the DMK government of suppressing Hindu rights, while the DMK alleged that the BJP is trying to incite communal tension.
- Who
- Petitioner and the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court
- What
- A writ petition filed to stop the Kanthuri festival at a dargah
- When
- The case has been adjourned to January 2
- Where
- Thiruparankundram hill, Madurai
- Why
- To prevent animal sacrifice and protect Hindu religious sentiments
- Festival
- Kanthuri
- Location
- Thiruparankundram hill, Madurai
- Petitioner's Concern
- Animal sacrifice during the festival
- High Court's Action
- Issued notice to dargah administration, adjourned case to January 2
- Recent Event
- Santhanakoodu festival commenced with flag hoisting
- Protest
- 30 people protested demanding permission to light a deepam
- Political Accusations
- BJP accused DMK of suppressing Hindu rights; DMK alleged BJP of inciting communal tension
- Festival Participation
- Hindu devotees and traditional Hindu Nadaswaram performances