The Pongal scene . . .
The Pongal shopping fever is evident on the Souht Mada Street and Mandaveli market zone. A set of 2 sugarcanes costs Rs.80 – price quoted by hawkers on the ada …
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Six temples to check out for special events this week
This is a great season at the temples in Mylapore. Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pongal and teppam fests. One after the other. We looked closely at the events listed out by various temples …
Read MoreMylapore Fest 2014 weekend attractions
Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival 2014 – Weekend specials – Kolam contests at 3.30 p.m., Talks at 6 p.m., Stage shows by Yakshagana troupe from Karnataka, Vintage film songs concert, 100 …
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Kolam-e kolam!
The 12th annual grand Mylapore Festival’s popular Kolam contests will cover the mada veedhis around the tank area in kolam designs in all shapes, sizes and colours this weekend. Nearly …
Read More2014 edition of Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival begins this morning
At 7 a.m. this morning, at Nageswara Rao Park, the first event of the four day annual Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival for 2014 rolls out. This is a long tradition …
Read MoreRamakrishna Math’s upcoming programs
The Ramakrishna Math’s January programs begin from tomorrow (9th) onwards with discourses at 5.30 p.m. at the Math’s premises. Besides the regular sessions on Bhaja Govindam and Srimad Bhagavad Gita, …
Read MoreSrinivasa Gandhi Nilayam celebrates Founders Day
On January 8 at 11 a.m., the Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam based at Ambujammal Street, Alwarpet will celebrate its founder Smt. Ambujammal’s birthday with a musical tribute by its members, followed …
Read MoreRoad Safety Walk by school children
To commemorate Road Safety Week and create awareness among the public, a rally with school children will be held on January 8 from the Kannagi statue to the Gandhi statue …
Read MoreMothers Day at Lady Sivaswamy Girls School on Jan.10
Lady Sivaswamy Girls Higher Secondary School in Mylapore is hosting Mothers Day on Jan.10. The event is to allow mothers of all students to visit the school, take part in …
Read MorePower shutdown on Wed. in Luz, East Abhiramapuram
On Wednesday, power will be shut down between 9 am and 5 pm in Royapettah H Road, Kutchery Road, Luz, East Abhiramapuram and some parts of Alwarpet neighborhoods. This info …
Read MoreTeppam fest at Sri Kapali Temple; Jan.15 to 17.
The annual teppam festival at Sri Kapali Temple is on January 15, 16 and 17, during the Pongal celebrations week. The float will do the rounds of the water filled …
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