Was Thirupparankundram temple closure delayed to facilitate Minister Nirmalkumar’s visit? asks Madras High Court
The Madras High Court is investigating the alleged delay in closing the Thirupparankundram temple to accommodate a minister's visit. A public interest litigation has been filed seeking to abolish special paid darshan and VIP darshan in temples, except for certain exceptions. The court has requested a report from the HR&CE department by May 29, 2026, regarding the matter.
- ▪The Madras High Court called for a report from the HR&CE department about the temple closure.
- ▪A public interest litigation was filed to abolish special paid darshan and VIP darshan in temples.
- ▪The petitioner argued that the current practices exploit devotees and violate the principles of Sanatana Dharma.
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The Madras High Court on Thursday (May 21, 2026) called for a report from Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department regarding alleged delay in closing the Thirupparankundram Subramaniasamy temple in Madurai district on May 15 to facilitate the visit of Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar who had been elected from Thirupparankundram constituency.A summer vacation Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan broached the subject during the hearing of a public interest litigation petition filed for abolishing special paid darshan and VIP darshan in temples but for certain exceptions.
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