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 …
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Transfers 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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Celebrating Narasimha Jayanthi
A three day celebration from May 1 – 3 has been planned for Narasimha Jayanthi at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple at Alwarpet. The event starts off with a homam …
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Vasant utsavam at Sri Kapali Temple
It is Vasant Utsavam celebration time at Sri Kapali Temple at this time of the year. A chithirai season celebration. The temple managers have arranged to set up a miniature version …
Read MoreBible summer camp at cathedral
San Thome Cathedral is hosting a Bible Camp this summer for children. It is on from April 27 to May 2, from 8.45 am to 1 pm and will cover …
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Chithirai festival at Karaneeswarar Temple starts today
The Chithirai festival at Karaneeswarar Temple, Mylapore which starts today (Apr 24) will go on till May 3. Highlights include Adikara Nandi on Apr 26 at 7.30 a.m. followed by …
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Kanchi mutt swamiji takes part in Sankara jayanthi celebrations
Guru Sankara Vijayendra swami of the Kanchi Mutt took part in the Shri Sankara jayanthi mahothsavam held on April 23, at the Karpaga Vinayaka Temple in R. A. Puram. The rituals …
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