Pongal celebration at two local churches in Mylapore
The local churches in Mylapore have planned the festivities for the Pongal celebration. At Our Lady of Guidance church in R.A.Puram, the Pongal celebration will begin from 6 a.m. In …
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Chettinad Vidyashram’s annual literary meet: On Jan. 6
Bard’s Beacon, Chettinad Vidyashram’s 6th annual literary meet, will be held on Jan. 10 at the school premises. The chief guest is Janaki Sabesh, author, storyteller and media professional. At …
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Awards ceremony held
At the inaugural function of Kartik Fine Arts’ Thamizh Isai Vizha held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore on Dec. 26 noted vocalist Sanjay Subrahmanyan was conferred the ‘Thamizh Isai Vendhar’ …
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New collection of saris at Shilpi boutique, Alwarpet
New collection of saris have arrived at Shilpi boutique on C. P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. Kanchipuram silks, Banarasi, silk cotton saris (Maheshwari and Mangalagiri) and Embroidered saris are some of …
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Pots for pongal available for sale in Mylapore
The street shops in Mylapore have started selling earthen pots for Pongal. At Venkatesa Agraharam Road, near Sri Saibaba Temple, Thiyagarajan and Hemavathy have painted pots for sale. The sibling …
Read MoreTalk on Hindu religious texts: At Sanskrit College
A talk on ‘Smritigalin Paarvaiyil Vazhakku Visaranai Murai’ will be given by Dr. L. Sowjanya Kumar, shastra adhyapaka, Sri Jagadguru Veda Kavya Bhavanam, Chennai on Jan. 10. At The Madras …
Read MorePongal gift distribution to start from Jan 9
The Tamil Nadu government is set to distribute Pongal gifts from Jan 9 to 13. Ration card holders with ‘Rice’ cards can get the gifts at the ration shops in …
Read MoreVaikunta Ekadasi at Sri Vendanta Desikar Temple
On the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi on Jan 6, hundreds of people visited Sri Vendanta Desikar Temple in Mylapore. They arrived as early as 4.30 a.m. to get darshan of Lord Perumal passing …
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Church celebrates Epiphany at Sunday Mass, parish children get surprise gifts
The feast of Epiphany better known as the feast of the three kings, in a way winds up the Christmas celebrations – a day when families dismantle the crib sets …
Read MoreOld Bedeans annual meet on January 26 on school campus
The Old Bedeans Association, a body which represents the alumni of St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, San Thome has put out details of its annual meet-up that is to …
Read MoreElectoral rolls check, corrections: facility to be offered next weekend too
The past weekend, voters were invited to inspect the electoral rolls that were made available to people by llocal officials at Chennai Corporation offices in your backyard. People also submitted …
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Maahaali kizhangu is selling fast in Mylapore
The seasonal maahaali kizhangu arrived a few weeks ago in Mylapore. Heaps of the brown tuber is now decked up at the hawker’s shops on South Mada Street. And maahaali …
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