Thiruparankunram hills proclaims and stands evidence of the religious hormony of the Tamil people to the world.

It's also known as Skandar Malai, was where the last Madurai Sultan, Sikander Shah, was martyred in 1377.

[1] The death anniversary (or urs) of Sulthan Sikandar Badusha Shaheed is commemorated with the Urus Santhanakoodu Festival on the 17th night of the Islamic month of Rajab every Hijri year.

Arrangements are made by the dargah committee and the local police for the welfare of the pilgrims.

In December 2024, Muslim were detained by police after they attempted to bring livestock to the dargah for ritual slaughter.