Laksha-deepam lights up tank of Sri Kapali Temple
It was the evening of laksha-deepam at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple. When thousands of earthen oil lamps were diligently set up on all the steps in the temple tank and later …
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At Velleeswarar Temple, thirukalyanam a grand event
Sri Velleeswarar Temple on South Mada Street, Mylapore was packed on Tuesday ( June 14) evening as the rituals for the thiru-kalyanam of the annual Vaikasi utsavam got underway. People …
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MLA and local DMK leaders organise funds for students
300 students from the Mylapore zone were given Rs.3,000 each to mark the birth anniversary celebration of late DMK leader and former chief minister M. Karunanidhi, at an event organised …
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Storm water drains: steady work on both sides of TTK Road, Alwarpet zone
With Chennai Corporation issuing stern orders to complete the new storm water drains (SWDs) work on time and to ensure they serve the purpose they are being built for, contractors …
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Residents of Dr. Ranga Road fume as new drains work messes up civic facilities
Residents of Dr. Ranga Road are fuming. They have had a string of civic headaches. And have fumed often. But the latest civic mess has made them very angry, going …
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Velleeswarar Vaikasi utsavam: beautiful voyali and snake dance by Sripatham marks Bikshadanar procession
It was just past 8.30pm on Monday evening as the Bikshadanar procession on the 9th day of the Vaikasi Utsavam at Velleeswarar Temple reached the half way point on North …
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Dance fest remembers guru K. J. Sarasa
Bharatanatyam guru late K. J. Sarasa is being remembered and celebrated at a two-day annual festival in Mylapore curated by dancer Shanmuga Sundaram. The fest is on June 17 and …
Read MorePetty thieves make off with bicycles, drain covers inside apartment blocks
Do not leave your bicycles or bikes unlocked inside your apartments for, there are thieves who slip in where there are no watchmen and make off with your belongings. And …
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Traffic diversion on Bharatidasan Road: drains work is on
In view of the storm water drains work going on on Bharatidasan Road, off TTK Road vehicles headed to Alwarpet from the SIET College end, will have to take a …
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Thiru Gnana Sambandhar Thiru Kalyana mukthi utsavam on Tuesday; Sri Kapali Temple
The annual Thiru Kalyana Utsavam of Saivite saint-poet Thiru Gnana Sambandar will be celebrated tomorrow, Tuesday ( June 14) at the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple. Legend has it that Thiru Gnana …
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Touching scenes at primary schools on re-opening day
There was a big buzz around schools zones across Mylapore as many schools re-opened for the new academic year. The scenes at schools which run primary schools were touching and …
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Srinivasa Perumal Brahmotsavam: Children add a devotional flavour to Prabhandham ghosti
This is a refreshing sight – to see a bunch of young children being part of the vibrant Divya Prabhandham ghosti during the street processions at the recent Vaikasi Brahmotsavam …
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