Cuddalore, Jan. 31 -- In a powerful reflection of India's enduring communal harmony, a Muslim wholesale vegetable trader from Cuddalore has made a massive donation of food supplies worth several lakhs of rupees to the historic Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabha at Vadalur, ahead of the Thaipusam Jyothi Darisanam festival.

The Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabha, founded by Saint Ramalinga Adigal (Vallalar), witnesses the grand Thaipusam Jyothi Darisanam festival every year, drawing devotees from across India and several foreign countries. An estimated 3 to 5 lakh devotees visit Vadalur annually to witness the sacred Jyothi Darisanam, and annadhanam (free community meals) is a key spiritual practice during the festival.

Continuing his long-standing tra...