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Why Mandyam Iyengars Don't Celebrate Diwali: Vikram Sampath On Tipu Sultan's Atrocities

Apr 28, 2025, 22.41PM IST
In this exclusive conversation, historian Vikram Sampath recounts the chilling story of the atrocities committed by Tipu Sultan against the Mandyam Iyengar community in Srirangapatna. On Naraka Chaturdashi — the auspicious day before Diwali — several members of this community were massacred under Tipu Sultan’s orders. Vikram Sampath explains how this tragic event has left a lasting impact, with many Mandyam Iyengars choosing not to celebrate Diwali even today. Watch the full video to understand this lesser-known and heartbreaking chapter of Indian history.
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