Images of Sri Vinayaka set afloat in sea off Foreshore Estate
There was thin activity on the Foreshore Estate seashore on Sunday evening, one of designated points for people to set afloat the images of Sri Vinayaka. Groups headed here in …
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Monthly devotion to saint Anthony to start at church in R. A. Puram
Our Lady of Guidance Church in R. A. Puram is to begin a monthly devotion to saint Anthony from September. On the first Tuesday of the month, there is to …
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Sri Vinayaka Chathurti celebrations
The Sri Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations in the area ran on two lines; in most places people stuck to tradition and in some, it was time for some fun and play …
Read MoreSikkil Gurucharan, O. S. Arun perform for Vinayaka Chaturthi
The Siddhi Buddhi Sametha Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, R. A. Puram is organising a series of concerts for Vinayaka Chaturthi from Aug 30 – Sep 5. Highlights include performances by …
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Idols on display, sale for Vinayaka Chaturthi
Many stores have started preparing for Vinayaka Chaturthi well in advance. Vijaya Stores at North Mada Street has displayed an extensive collection of images and umbrellas. The owner, A. S. Muthuvel says, …
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Plastics banned at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple
To discourage the use of plastics, the authorities at Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore have devised a token system at the temple. All the devotees are now required to place the coconut, …
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Special Holy Confirmation service held at cathedral
Over fifty teenagers and some adults received the sacrament of Holy Confirmation at a special Holy Mass service held at the St Thomas Basilica in San Thome on Sunday morning …
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Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations at temples in the Mylapore area
Sri Navasakti Vinayakar Temple has organised a festival from Aug 27 to Sep 2. Highlights include debates (patti mandram) by Ilampirai Manimaran on Aug 27 and S. Raja on Aug …
Read MoreFancy dress, sloka competition for children
Dwarkamai Educational Service Centre is organising fancy dress, sloka and singing competitions for children aged 3 – 9 years on Aug 24. Register before Aug 17. At No. 14, Sai …
Read MoreVailankanni-bound pilgrims walk down San Thome High Road
Scores of pilgrims who are undertaking a pilgrimage in honour of Mother mary and walking to Vailankanni nar Nagapattinam are seen walking down San Thome High Road the past two …
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Sathyanarayana puja held at Mylapore
A Sathyanarayana puja was recently conducted by Thamizhnadu Brahmins Association on Aug 10 at Sankara Mutt. About 150 people participated in the event. After the Sankalpam, prasadam was distributed to …
Read MoreConcerts organised to celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi
Bala Vinayaka Temple is celebrating Vinayaka Charturthi from Aug 20 – 29 by organising a series of music concerts at 6 p.m. everyday. At No. 1, Bhaktachalam Road (Warren Road), …
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