Games, dances and more; local groups celebrate pongal
Here is how two groups in the Mylapore area celebrated pongal this week… The students of School of Excellence in Law (SOEL) at R. A. Puram celebrated Ethnic Day and …
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ISKCON’S Jagannath Rath Yatra flagged off from Sri Kapali Temple
Justice M. Jaichandren, Madras High Court and Jatindra Nath Swain, principal secretary to Govt., Public and Rehabilitation Department, flagged off ISKCON’s annual Jagannath Rath Yatra from Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore …
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Remembering Swami Vivekananda; Utensils distributed to the needy
On the occasion of the birthday of Swami Vivekananda (Jan 12), Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore distributed utensils to 600 families living on the sea shore in Srinivasapuram and Foreshore Estate. …
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Bhogi Pongal celebrations in the neighbourhood
Bhogi – the first day of pongal was celebrated with great vigour in the neighbourhood. At Mylapore and Mandaveli, several residents were seen cleaning their homes and collecting all the unwanted …
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Residents of Raja Street, Mandaveli celebrate pongal with Kolam and Karagattam
On Jan 10, the residents of Raja Street, Mandaveli and neighbouring streets got together once again for the second theme based kolam/rangoli competition organised by the Mandaveli Raja Street Residents …
Read MorePongal special menu
Pongal menu, with delicacies from traditional cuisines millet from different parts of the state are on at Mahamudra restaurant. On the lunch menu is Vazhaithandu Soup, Cola Kuzhi Paniyaram, Podalangai Bajji, …
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Maiden keyboard concerts held at Arkay Convention Centre, Luz
Madhuradhwani Sangeetha Sabha, Mylapore was inaugurated in Nov 2015 to nurture and promote young talents in instrumental music. The sabha was founded by the keyboard guru of Mylapore, M. S. …
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Clean up after dark; by NGO Thuvakkam
After cleaning campaigns at Mandaveli and Luz Corner bus stops, Thuvakkam, a Mylapore based NGO, took to the streets after dark on Jan 9 to clean up the bus stop at …
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‘Spirit of Mylapore’ Award presented to Vivekananda College professor
Sundaram Finance had in Jan 2009 instituted an annual ‘Spirit of Mylapore’ Award to recognise one long time resident or institution of Mylapore who/that has contributed significantly to the culture and heritage …
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Pavai Vizha held at Sri Kapali Temple
Pavai Vizha – a competition in which students recite verses and write essays based on Thiruppavai and Thiruvembavai was held at Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore on Jan 9. Students from …
Read MoreEven San Thome Cathedral will host Pongal events
Market spaces in Mylapore, Mandaveli and Luz are being cleared to set up stalls that will offer all you need for the Pongal harvest festival celebration this weekend. Hawkers on …
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Shopping this week
TEXTILES FROM MADHYA PRADESH Last chance to buy directly from weavers of Madhya Pradesh. Sale of sarees and textiles from Maheswar, MP, is going on now at Mrignayanee. The origin …
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