Lakshadeepam at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore
On the occasion of Vaikasi pournami (May 18), volunteers of Sri Kapali temple lighted thousand lamps (lakshdeepam) around the temple ‘ s tank. Lakshdeepam was seen on May 19 and …
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Swaminatha Ganapadigal honoured by Kanchi Mutt swami for spreading Vedas and teaching sishyas
Swaminatha Ganapadigal, a resident of Mylapore and teacher at the Veda Padasala on Pitchu Pillai Street, Mylapore has been awarded ‘Veda Prachara Rathnam’ by Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the Kanchi …
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Renovation is on at Luz Church. Community seeks donations
Renovation and repair work is going on at Our Lady of Light Church in Luz. Huge scaffoldings have been put in the outer area of the church. A tent has …
Read MoreMahaperiyava Jayanthi
The 126th avatara jayanthi mahotsavam of Sri Mahaperiyava will be held from May 16 to 19 at Sri Vedanta Desikar Hall at Venkatesa Agraharam Road, Mylapore. Organised by Mylai Mahaperiyava …
Read MoreCommunity gathers for Ramzan prayers at local mosques
Muslims have begun to observe the holy period of Ramzan from Tuesday. Prayers are now held at periodic times in observance of Ramzan. The community fasts during this period and …
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Brahmotsavam at Sri Velleeswarar Temple from May 9
On Sunday, May 5, volunteers were seen cleaning the Adikara Nandi vahanam at Sri Velleeswarar Temple, Mylapore in preparation for the brahmotsavam celebrations which will begin on May 9. The …
Read MoreConsecration celebrations at Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home on Akshaya Tritiya
Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home will celebrate the consecration of the Home Shrine and High School Building (built in 1921) on May 7, the Akshaya Tritiya Day. Maha Abhishekam will take …
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This temple borrows water from nearby wells, transports them on bullock cart
Sri Vedanta Desikar Devastanam, Mylapore, that is known for using only well water for all its rituals has started hiring a bullock cart to fetch water from nearby wells. Since …
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A prayer for rain at Sri Desika Vidya Bhawanam, Mylapore
Sri Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha have jointly organized a special prayer for rain at Sri Desika Vidya Bhawanam, Venkatesa Agraharam Street, Mylapore. The five-day event started …
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1008 Paal Kudam at Mundagakanni Amman Temple, Mylapore
On the occasion of Chitira Pournami, 1008 Paal Kuda Vizha took place at Sri Mundagakanni Amman Kovil, Mylapore. Devotees carried the 1008 milk pots in a grand procession around the …
Read MoreHoly Week services to be held in churches from Sunday
Churches in the neighbourhood are preparing for the Holy Week services which focus on events that led to the condemnation, crucifixion and death of Jesus, leading to Easter Sunday. This …
Read MoreGuided Meditation at R. K. Math
A guided meditation class will be held at R. K. Math on every Saturday between 7 a.m. and 7.40 a.m., starting from April 6. “It will help people overcome stress, …
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