Karthigai Deepam, an ancient festival of Tamil Nadu, occurs on December 13, 2024. It celebrates Lord Shiva’s light, with rituals including lighting diyas ...
The state government opposed the petition and argued the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, already provided for the appointment of trustees to temple management boards.
'File an affidavit as to what you (state government) propose to do,' a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar asked the Tamil Nadu government counsel.