Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against HC order on lighting Karthigai Deepam on Madurai hill

The Tamil Nadu government has taken its legal battle to the Supreme Court, challenging a High Court order that banned lighting the Karthigai Deepam festival lamp on Madurai Meenakshi Temple hill. The move comes shortly after the new government led by Chief Minister MK Stalin took office, signaling a potential shift in policy on religious practices. This legal action highlights the ongoing tension between maintaining religious traditions and addressing environmental concerns, underscoring the broader implications for cultural heritage and environmental sustainability in India.