Ash Wednesday services in churches on March 1
Christians will observe Ash Wednesday on March 1, marking the first day of the season of Lent. Services at churches will feature the application of a symbolic dash of ash …
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A look at how Maha Shivaratri was celebrated in the temples in the area
Devotees thronged the Sivan temples in the area during the night of Maha Shivaratri. Special poojas and abhishekams were performed to the deities in the temples, prasadams were distributed and music and …
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Pooja held for school students at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple
With exams around the corner, more than 2000 students assembled at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore on Sunday, Feb. 19 to participate in a special pooja and sankalpa archana for …
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Maha Sivarathri celebrations in your neighbourhood…
Mahasivarathri falls on Feb. 24 this year. Here is a look at some of the celebrations by local groups… At Temples At Sri Malleeswarar Temple, Bazaar Road, Mylapore, a unique …
Read MoreThiruppavai mahotsavam at Sri Andavan Ashram; From Feb 9
Sri Andal Thiruppavai Mahotsava Sabha, based at Srirangam, is celebrating its 27th Thiruppavai Mahotsavam from Feb. 9 to 13 at Sri Andavan Ashram, Alwarpet. Discourses will be given by 15 …
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Work started on float for teppam fest
Work on designing and constructing the float for the teppam at Sri Kapali Temple has begun. Workers have built the base of the float at one end of the temple …
Read MoreThai Poosam teppam at Sri Kapali Temple; From Feb. 10 to 12
Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore is preparing for its grand, annual Thai Poosam festival. This festival dedicated to Sri Singaravelar will be held from Feb. 10 to 12. Preparations for the …
Read MoreThyagaraja Aradhana at Narada Gana Sabha: On Feb 5
Thyagaraja Aradhana will be celebrated at Narada Gana Sabha on Feb. 5. A group of musicians will sing the composer’s pancharatnam kritis in the morning. In the evening, students of …
Read MoreThai Velli Vilakku Pooja at two local temples
Thai Velli – the Fridays in the month of Thai, are considered to be auspicious for Goddess Amman. It is believed that offering special prayers on this day will help …
Read MoreRatha Saptami at temples in our neighbourhood; On Feb. 3
Ratha Saptami falls on Friday, Feb. 3 this year. Here are some of the events planned at local temples… At Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore and Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, …
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Feast of Saint Lazarus ends with a nine car procession
Nine cars, beautifully decorated and carrying the images of various saints including Saint Lazarus, were taken on a procession around Our Lady of Guidance Church, R. A. Puram this weekend. …
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Teppam festival on at Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple
More than 500 people have been assembling since Friday at Chitrakulam tank to witness the teppam festival of Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore. On the first three days, Sri …
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