Arunachala hill climb banned again for Maha Deepam
Heavy rain is forecast for November 24, the Tiruvannamalai Collector said; only the fishermen who light the lamp atop the hill will be allowed up.
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Devotees will not be allowed to climb the Arunachala Hills on Maha Deepam day, November 24, for the third year in a row, The Hindu reported.
Collector Vandhana Garg cited a forecast of heavy rain; about 50 lakh devotees are expected in Tiruvannamalai.
Revenue officials have issued eviction notices to about 1,400 families living on the hills.