Laksha Deepam at Sri Kapali Temple; Till Sunday evening
Starting today, one lakh lamps will be used to light the steps of Sri Kapali Temple tank . The display is an annual event held during the month of Vaikasi. Drop …
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Mahaperiyava’s Trail; Places he visited and people he met in Mylapore
Today is the 124th Jayanthi of Kanchi Math guru Shri Chandrasekhara Saraswathi Swamigal. Also known as Mahaperiyava or Paramacharya, he lived for a hundred years till 1994. During his lifetime, …
Read MoreSandana kappu for Lord Murugan at Sri Kapali Temple tomorrow, Laksha Deepam from Friday
At Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore, Lord Murugan (moolavar) will adorn a sandana kappu on the occasion of Vaigasi Vishakam tomorrow. In the evening, Sri Arumuga Swami will be taken on …
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Brahmotsavam celebrations on at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple
It is believed that during the brahmotsavam celebrations at a temple, Lord Brahma comes to oversee the arrangements for the presiding deity. It was probably this belief that prompted more …
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Vaikasi Peruvizha on at Sri Velleeswarar Temple till June 9
The annual Vaikasi Peruvizha celebrations are on at Sri Velleeswarar Temple, South Mada Street, Mylapore till June 9. Today it was the turn of the deity to make rounds of …
Read MoreMahaperiyava Avatara Jayanthi Mahotsavam; From June 5
Mylapore based Mylai Mahaperiyava Anusham Trust will be celebrating Sri Kanchi Mahaperiyava Avatara Jayanthi Mahotsavam from June 5 – 8 at Sri Vedanta Desikar Hall, Mylapore. Events include Sri Mahaperiyava …
Read MorePrema Pandurang’s week-long discourse on Sri Krishna Leela; from June 3
Well-known scholar and public speaker, Prema Pandurang starts a seven-day lecture series on ‘ Sri Krishna Leela’, from June 3 to 9 at the Narada Gana Sabha in Alwarpet. She …
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Ramadhan begins: community gathers at Jumma Masjid for prayers, daily
The season of Ramadhan ( Ramzan) began today for the Muslim community. A time for prayer, reflection, fasting and charity. The Jumma Masjid on Kutchery Road in Mylapore draws a …
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Phalaharini Kali pooja held at Sri Ramakrishna Math
Devotees gathered at Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore on May 25 to take part in the Phalaharini Kali pooja or Shodashi pooja held there in the evening. The festivities, which included …
Read MoreRemembering the Sage of Kanchi
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore in association with Veda Pata Nidhi Trust is celebrating the 124th Jayanthi of Maha periyava on June 8 evening. A veda parayanam will be held followed by …
Read MoreBrahmotsavam at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple; Starts this weekend
The annual brahmotsavam celebrations will be held at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore from May 27 to June 5. Highlights include Hamsa Vahanam on May 28, Thanga Garuda Vahanam on May …
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Water being dispensed into Sri Kapali Temple tank; Prayers for rain to continue
With no rains in sight, authorities at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore have made arrangements to dispense water into the temple tank for an hour every morning. D. Kaveri, the executive …
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