Sabarimala chains on sale at North Mada Street
The month of Karthigai is when Lord Ayyappa devotees initiate their Ayyappa deeksha Vrittam to mark the beginning of their Sabarimala pilgrimage. A special chain is worn by these devotees …
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Padukas of Shirdi Sai Baba for darshan at Alamelumangapuram temple
The original padukas of Shirdi Sai Baba are to be displayed for darshan at the Sai Baba temple in Alamelumangapuram on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov.8 and 9. This has been …
Read MoreMandala pooja at Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple
This year’s mandala pooja at Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple, R. A. Puram will be held from Nov 17 – Dec 27. A laksharchanai will be held for the deity from …
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Rain falls steadily as people remember the dead at cemeteries
For Catholic families who made it to local cemeteries post-lunch, to observe All Souls Day and pray for their departed the rain was a dampener. It began to fall steadily …
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Catholics visit local graveyards to pray for the departed; today is All Souls Day
Today is All Souls Day – for the Catholic community. A day to pray for the departed. And since dawn, families have been visiting graveyards where a family member or …
Read MoreSloka recital competition at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple
Sri Vaishnava Sripaadam Kainkaryam Association is conducting divya prabandam, Sri Desika prabandam and Sri Desika stotram recital competitions on Nov 5 at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore for children and …
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Pezhalvar utsavam on at Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple till Oct 31
The Pezhalvar utsavam is on at Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore till Oct 31. A thirumanjanam will be held for the deity (utsavar) in the morning everyday. Other events …
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All Souls Day: On Nov 2
Workers were seen cleaning the cemetery at St. Mary’s Road today morning in preparation for All Souls Day which will be observed on Nov. 2. The graves are blessed on …
Read MoreKanda Sasthi festival at Sri Karaneeswarar Temple
The kanda sasthi festival at Sri Karaneeswarar Temple, Mylapore will be held from Oct 21 – 27. Daily events include a special abhishekam for Lord Murugan in the evening followed …
Read MoreDeepavali at Nandalala Trust
A three day deepavali celebration has been organised at Nandalala Trust from Oct 17 -19. Highlights include a special deepa mala (lighting of lamps) event on Oct 17, thirumanjanam for …
Read MoreDonating clothes for Diwali
The Mylapore unit of Tamizhnadu Brahmin Association (Regd.) will be distributing new clothes to the underprivileged for Diwali on Oct 15. At Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore, 10 a.m. For details …
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Mahasamadhi celebrations on at Sri Sai Baba Temple: Till Oct 6
The 99th mahasamadhi celebrations of Sri Sainath and the 61st aradhana of Sri Narasimhaswamiji is on at Sri Sai Baba Temple, Mylapore. On Sep 30, a special rudra abhishekam was …
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