Karthigai Deepam celebrated at Sri Kapali Temple
The celebration of Karthigai Deepam at Sri Kapali Temple in Mylapore on Thursday evening was a solemn and traditional affair. Since 6 p.m. people kept streaming into the temple and …
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Rath procession to celebrate birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
On account of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 93rd birth anniversary celebrations, a maha rathotsavam was held on November 18 by Sri Sathya Sai Seva organisation. The rath was taken …
Read MoreKarthigai season events at local temples…..
Here are some of the events scheduled at temples in the neighbourhood for the month of Karthigai… At Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore, 108 conches will be used for an abhishekam …
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Devotees queue at Sri Ayyappa Temple to start prayer, rituals for pilgrimage
Sri Ayyappa Temple in MRC Nagar in R. A. Puram was a busy place early on Saturday morning, the first day of the karthigai season. It was also the day …
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Soorasamharam event at Sri Veerabhadraswamy Temple draws big cowd
The Soorasamharam celebration at Sri Veerabhadraswamy Temple in Mylapore follows a unique tradition and this is what drew over 500 people to it on November 13 evening during the annual …
Read MoreSkanda Sasthi celebrations at local temples…
Skanda Sasthi celebrations, which began on Nov 8, are on till Nov 14. Here is a look at events at a few temples in the neighbourhood. Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore …
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Deepavali in Mylapore: the buzz in the morning
Among the early risers on Tuesday, Deepavali day were the youths who reside at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Students Home in Mylapore. They were keeping a tradition here – get up …
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Archbishop leads Confirmation service at Our Lady of Guidance Church in R. A. Puram
A special service called Confirmation, one of the sacraments administered to Catholics was held on Sunday, November 4 morning at Our Lady of Guidance Church ( popularly known as St …
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Christians observe All Souls Day: pray for the departed at cemeteries
November 2 is observed as All Souls Day by Christians all over the world. A day when people remember those who have passed away and pray for them. Holy Masses …
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Marwadi community immerses image of Durga in sea
This immersion of the images of the goddess was a quiet affair. At the end of the Dasara celebrations by the community of Marwadis, a small group of them transported …
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Sri Kapali Temple model alongside this kolu by the Shivkumars
Shivkumar and Uma Shivkumar of Mandaveli have as the maim theme for their kolu Sri Kapaleeswar Temple and the tank apart from the traditional kolu arrangement. They say the entire …
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Navaratri snapshots: bhajans and dance, grand alankarams, sundal on order
Sundal preparations by families celebrating Navaratri dominate the celebration this season but in some homes, people are turning to source freshly cooked sundal from food joints. Which is why the …
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