Muslims gather at local mosques to celebrate Eid
The muslim community gathered at local mosques today morning to break their month long fast and to celebrate Eid-ul-fitr. At Jumma Masjid at Kutchery Road, a large number of people …
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Feast of saint Thomas at cathedral from June 24 onwards
The anual feast of saint Thomas will be celebrated at the St Thomas Cathedral in San Thome from June 24 onwards. It starts with the flag hoisting event on June …
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San Thome community celebrates feast of St. Anthony grandly
The community of St. Anthony’s Church at Selvarajapuram, San Thome celebrated the saint’s feast this past week. The car festival was on June 18 and people had lined up to take turns …
Read MoreKodai utsavam at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple; From July 25
Kodai utsavam of Sri Srinivasa Perumal at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore will be held from June 25 to July 1. Daily events include a thirumanjanam for perumal and thaayar …
Read More1008 women to chant slokas at Sri Kapali Temple on Friday
1008 women will participate in a lalitha sahasranama parayanam at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore on Friday, June 16. Presented by S. M. Silks. To participate send an email to [email protected] …
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Samasthi upanayanam held for young, underprivileged boys
An upanayanam is believed to be the rite of passage for the start of a formal education. And that is probably why the 11 boys who gathered on May 29 …
Read MoreFree medical camp at Sri Apparswamy Temple tomorrow
A free medical camp will be held at Sri Apparswamy Temple at R. H. Road, Mylapore on Sunday, June 11. Doctors from Apollo hospital will check the blood sugar and …
Read MoreHomam for rain at Alwarpet temple
1008 dry coconuts (cobarai) will be used to perform a homam for rain to be held at Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Alwarpet on June 13. The prayers will be conducted …
Read MoreLaksha 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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