Teppam sets off at Kapali tank
Around 6 p.m. on Jan 15, the teppam or float set off down the Kapali temple tank amidst lights, chants and a gathering of people seated all around the tank …
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Pongal-o-Pongal
Vandana Ramakrishnan residing at Alwarpet celebrates festivals in a traditional manner and her family of four including two children join her in the preparations and ceremonies. She decorated the …
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All set for Maattu Pongal
This cow was spotted off Eldams Road, Alwarpet resting in part sunshine and part shade. ‘Manjal’ and ‘kumkumam’ had already been applied on the cow along with bells and awaiting …
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ISKCON ratha yatra flags off on Monday afternoon
ISKCON organised its 31st annual Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra from Sannidhi Square, in front of Sri Kapaleeswarar Koil on Monday afternoon.
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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 …
Read MoreSix 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 …
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