A sea of humanity, like an unstoppable deluge, has successfully—at least for the time being—prevented attempts to Islamize the Thiruparankundram Murugan Hill despite harsh measures, brutal police force, and the rallying of all anti-Hindu political parties.
The recalcitrant and incorrigible DMK government tried every trick in its bag to stop Hindu Munnani, BJP, other Sangh-inspired organisations, and some caste-based organizations from gathering at Thiruparankundram Hill on February 4. This hill is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. The issue was triggered when SDPI and other fundamentalist outfits announced their plan to slaughter goats and chickens atop the hill, cook biryani at the alleged dargah of Sikkandar, and perform namaz. This was followed by Ramanathapuram IUML MP Nawaz Kani eating biryani atop the hill.
DMK and its allies, including VCK, Left parties, MDMK, actor Vijay’s TVK, Seeman’s NTK, and AIADMK, supported the Muslim groups, arguing that they should be allowed to slaughter, cook, and perform namaz at the dargah.
Hindu Munnani saw this as an attempt to seize the hill from Hindus, similar to what Mughal invaders had done in the past. The hill houses a dozen Hindu temples, besides the famous and revered Bhagwan Murugan temple. As a countermeasure, Hindu Munnani announced a massive protest on February 4 and sought police permission. Despite High Court directions, police authorities kept the files pending until the last minute and then imposed Section 144 in the city for two days. Authorities warned that anyone attempting to enter Madurai would face stern action. Private vehicle owners were threatened with confiscation of their vehicles and cancellation of permits if they were found transporting people to Madurai for the protest. Hindu Munnani, BJP, and other outfit functionaries were placed under house arrest or detained.
However, the indefatigable Hindu Munnani dismissed such harsh measures from the “Dravidian Model” DMK government, asserting that they would not back down and would go ahead with their plan no matter what. To counter police crackdowns, the organization advised its cadres to use state government buses and trains to avoid being stopped mid-journey or near Madurai.
திருப்பரங்குன்றத்தில் இந்து அமைப்பினர் போராட்டம் நடத்த அனுமதி மறுப்பு..! பேரிகார்ட் வைத்த போலீசார்.. சோதனைக்குப் பிறகே பக்தர்கள் மலையேற அனுமதி..#Madurai | #Police | #Thiruparankundram | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/NoK0TZu8ZS
— Polimer News (@polimernews) February 3, 2025
As expected, DMK-controlled police arrested devotees carrying Kavadis, Vels, and other ritual items for Lord Murugan’s darshan. They were denied permission to proceed to Thiruparankundram and were stopped in their respective towns. In response, Hindu Munnani and BJP announced protests at all district headquarters and important towns—except Madurai—under the banner of “Save Thiruparankundram Temple.”
The controversy escalated when a DMK-led procession, marking the death anniversary of former CM Annadurai, was allowed in Madurai despite the Section 144 restrictions. Hindu Munnani approached the High Court, questioning why the DMK procession was permitted while their religious gathering was denied. They asserted that visiting the temple and having darshan of Lord Murugan was their fundamental right.
This is not the first time Hindus have claimed rights over the temple on the hill, a struggle dating back to 1923. Several legal cases are pending, and in some instances, courts have upheld Hindu claims, affirming that the temple belongs to Murugan devotees. Even Tamil Nadu’s official tourism literature states that the Sikkandar Dargah is in Goripalayam, Madurai city.
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் மலை முழுவதையும் உரிமை கோரி சங் பரிவார் அமைப்புகள் இன்று நேற்றல்ல 1923 முதல் 2023 வரை பல்வேறு வழக்குகள் நீதிமன்றங்களில் தொடுத்திருக்கின்றன.
ஒவ்வொரு வழக்கின் தீர்ப்பையும் கவனியுங்கள். பாஜக நீதிமன்ற உத்திரவுகளை மதிக்காமல் கலவரநோக்கில் செயல்படுவது… pic.twitter.com/URIbfWuRmG
— Alíén 👽 (@Alien18R) February 4, 2025
As anticipated, a division bench of the High Court granted permission for the protest between 5 PM and 6 PM today and directed the police to release all those detained across the city to enable them to participate in the peaceful demonstration.
Armed with this order, lakhs of Hindus gathered in solidarity to reclaim their temple and prevent the Islamization attempt. The following images stand as testimony to their unity.
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் மலையை மீட்டெடுக்க நடக்கும்,
மாபெரும் அறப்போராட்டத்தின் சில காட்சிகள்…#முருகன்எதிரிதிமுக #SaveThiruparankundram #முருகன் #HinduMunnani pic.twitter.com/KZunr8gpNY
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) February 4, 2025
The entire protest venue at Pazhanganatham turned into a sea of devotees chanting “Vetri Vel Veera Vel” and “Kandanukku Arohara,” reverberating throughout the area.
Vetri Vel ! Veera Vel !
The protests happening at Palanganatham for the Tirupparankundram temple pic.twitter.com/o3boTGAWU6
— 𑀓𑀺𑀭𑀼𑀱𑁆𑀡𑀷𑁆 🇮🇳 (@tskrishnan) February 4, 2025
Hindu Munnani functionary Rajesh stated, “The DMK government did not take action against IUML MP Nawaz Kani, who ate biryani atop the hill. Neither was action taken against a DMK MLA who claimed it was Waqf property. The police allowed them to desecrate the sanctity of the hill while denying permission to Hindus and imposing Section 144. How long can such harsh measures be enforced? Soon, Thai Poosam, an important festival for Murugan devotees, will be celebrated. Will they stop devotees then too? It is high time the government acted decisively and asserted Hindu rights over the temple.”
"கந்தனுக்கு அரோஹரா, கடம்பனுக்கு அரோஹரா, வேலனுக்கு அரோஹரா" – World Trending முருகன் தான் #thiruparankundram #protest #HinduMunnani #palanganatham #madurai #MaduraiHighCourt #TamilJanam pic.twitter.com/KURNXq2iMk
— Tamil Janam (@TamilJanamNews) February 4, 2025
Senior BJP leader H. Raja took to social media platform X to hail the High Court order allowing the protest. He noted that the court had not only permitted the Hindu Munnani’s massive Dharmic demonstration but also ordered the release of all those arrested or placed under preventive detention.
அவரச செய்தி அனைவரும் பகிரவும்!
மகிழ்ச்சியான வெற்றி செய்தி..!!இந்து முன்னணி பேரியக்கத்தின் அறப்போராட்டத்திற்கு மாண்பமை நீதிமன்றம் தற்போது அனுமதி வழங்கி இருக்கிறது. மேலும் வீட்டுக்காவலில் சிறை வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ள பாஜக மற்றும் இந்து இயக்கங்களை சேர்ந்த அனைவரையும் விடுவிக்கவும்… pic.twitter.com/RHpEXJxmAT
— H Raja (@HRajaBJP) February 4, 2025
BJP Tamil Nadu strongly condemned the attempts to usurp Thiruparankundram Hill, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Muruga, and reiterated its unwavering support for Hindu devotees. In a statement posted on X, the party asserted that no amount of oppression or backing for those trying to seize the hill would succeed, as the ultimate victory belongs to the Hindus. It emphasized that the spirit of devotees remains unshaken in their resolve to protect their sacred heritage.
தமிழர்களின் தனிப்பெரும் தெய்வமான முருகப்பெருமானுடைய அறுபடை வீட்டிலொன்றான திருப்பரங்குன்றம் மலை விவகாரத்தில், எவ்வளவு அடக்குமுறைகளை ஏவினாலும், மலையை அபகரிப்பவர்களுக்கு துணை நின்றாலும் இறுதி வெற்றி இந்துக்களுக்கே. @mkstalin..!#குன்றமெல்லாம்_குமரனுக்கே pic.twitter.com/gL7ePoXz39
— BJP Tamilnadu (@BJP4TamilNadu) February 4, 2025
Even Madurai Adheenam was not allowed to leave his mutt to participate in the protest.
🦚 முருகன் யுகம்🚩
திருப்பரங்குன்றம் முருகனுக்காக மதுரை பழங்காநல்லதத்தில் கூடிய காவிப்படை 🚩
வெற்றிவேல் முருகனுக்கு அரோகரா !#SaveThiruparankundram #Thiruparankundram #Madurai pic.twitter.com/CIg8fxrEOd
— J.K.GogulBalaji (@JKGogulBalaji) February 4, 2025
The protest has once again demonstrated the unity of Hindus, who, two years ago, successfully thwarted an attempt by certain Christian outfits to claim rights over another Murugan abode, Chennimalai.
