Display of flower decoration skills at Sri Kapali Temple
The grand poo-pallakku procession at Sri Kapali Temple in Mylapore held on Monday evening carried Lord Muruga and his consorts in the procession. It also signalled the end of the …
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Chariot procession on Sunday at brahmotsavam of Sri Madhava Perumal Temple
As part of the ongoing bramhotsavam at Sri Madhava Perumal Temple in Mylapore, lanai (elephant) vahanam procession was held on May 16 evening. The main deity in the procession was Sri Madhava …
Read MoreDance drama and magic show at Nandalala’s anniversary: On May 16
A magic show by Puyal Ganesh and ‘Yoga Shakti’ – a dance drama by dancer Lakshmi Kannan’s ‘Jathiswaralaya’ will be the highlight of Nandalala Seva Samithi Trust’s 27th anniversary celebrations …
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Kanchi acharyas to camp at Sanskrit College: Till June 4
Kanchi acharyas Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal and Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal will be coming to Sanskrit College, Mylapore on May 17 evening and will stay at the campus till June …
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Kala Poshakam event by Mylapore Trio
The Mylapore trio of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation conducted the 110th Month “Kala Poshakam” programme recently. A unique event called ‘Veettu Vaidhiyam – paati mudhal peran varai’ (homely medicinal …
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Brahmotsavam at Sri Madhava Perumal Temple: Till May 20
Brahmotsavam celebrations are on at Sri Madhava Perumal temple, Mylapore till May 20. Highlights include a Hamsa vahanam today (May 13) at 7.30 p.m, Sesha vahanam on May 14 at …
Read MoreTransfers of Catholic priests; controversies pop up
The annual transfers related to Catholic priests of the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore have generated some heat and controversy with a section of the laity alleging that Dalit priests are being …
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1008 Paal Kudam at Mundagakanni Ammam Kovil
As a part of the Chithirai festival, the 1008 Paal Kudam ceremony was carried out at Mundagakanni Ammam temple, Mylapore. Although it was supposed to be 1008 milk pots, the …
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‘Thottoutsavam’ in Kanchi; Mylaporean family keeps a hoary tradition
The festival for Lord Varadaraja of Kanchipuram called ‘Thottoutsavam’ is to be held on the 6th of May 2015. And it has its links with a family which lives in …
Read MoreSpecial abhisekham at Muthumariamman Temple, Alwarpet
A 108 yelaneer (coconut water) abhisekham will be held for the diety on May 3 at Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Alwarpet. This will be followed by a Thirukalyana mahotsavam for Sri …
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Chithirai Ther at Karaneeswarar Temple
The ‘ther’ of Sri Karaneeswarar pulled off amidst great enthusiasm from devotees this morning. There were three ‘thers’ : the first one of Sri Karuneeswarar with his consort Sri Porkodi; …
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Kanchi Mutt acharya releases book on Rig Veda
‘Rig Veda Samhitaa’, a five volume book written by Dr. Prasanna Chandra Gautam and published by Bhavans was released by Kanchi guru Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal on Apr 23. Several …
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