Lenten retreat at church in Luz; this weekend
A Lenten retreat is being held at Our Lady of Light Church, Luz from march 10 to 12. On the first two days, the retreat is from 6 to 9pm …
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Brahmotsavam on at Sri Virupaksheeswarar Temple: Till Mar.13
The brahmotsavam celebrations are on at Sri Virupaksheeswarar Temple, Mylapore till Mar. 13. Highlights include rishaba vahanam on Mar. 7, thiruther and pushpa pallaku on Mar. 9., panchamurthi purappadu on …
Read MorePanguni fest at Sri Kapali Temple: Lagna Patrikai to be read on Mar. 7
The traditional and symbolic ritual that opens the Panguni festival celebrations at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore – the reading of the lagna patrikai – will be held on Mar. 7. …
Read MoreAnnakooda Thirupavadai mahotsavam at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple this Sunday
The Annakooda Thirupavadai mahotsavam will be held at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore on Sunday, Mar. 5. On that day, a special thirumanjam will be held for Sri Srinivasa Perumal, …
Read MoreParvathi Parameshwarar Kalyanam; On Mar. 3 at Asthika Samajam
Sahasranama Sangaman is organising a Swayamvara Parvathi yagnam and Parvathi Parameshwarar kalyanam on Mar. 3 at Asthika Samajam, Alwarpet. At Venus Colony First Street, Alwarpet, 8.30 a.m. Ph: 8056608474.
Read MoreAsh 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 …
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