Ash Wednesday observed in local churches
Catholics observe Ash Wednesday today. The day launched the season of Lent, 40 days that lead to the week when they recall the suffering and death of Jesus on the …
Read MoreReligious
Adi Kesava Perumal Temple’s teppam utsavam from Jan 30 to Feb.3
Adi Kesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore is conducting its teppam utsavam from Jan 30 to Feb 3. It starts off with the Adi Kesava Perumal teppam on Jan 30 and Jan …
Read More150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda; jayanthi event at Math
The string of events celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda continues in Mylapore. At 5 p.m. today at Narada Gana Sabha women’s groups who work at the grassroots …
Read MoreSathya Sai devotees celebrate 33 years of ‘Sundaram’
On January 18 at 10.30 a.m., Sai devotees will assemble at the St. Thomas Basilica / San Thome Church to attend the 11 a.m. Holy Mass. They will also visit …
Read MoreThiruppavai Mahotsavam starts in Alwarpet ashram today
The Srimad Andavan of Srirangam, Sri Srirangaramanuja Mahadesikan is launching the 24th Thiruppavai Mahotsavam at the Ashram on Desika Road, Alwarpet at 10.30 am today, Thursday. A series of Thiruppavai …
Read More
Teppam sets off at Kapali tank
Around 6 p.m. on Jan 15, the teppam or float set off down the Kapali temple tank amidst lights, chants and a gathering of people seated all around the tank …
Read More
Pongal-o-Pongal
Vandana Ramakrishnan residing at Alwarpet celebrates festivals in a traditional manner and her family of four including two children join her in the preparations and ceremonies. She decorated the …
Read More
All set for Maattu Pongal
This cow was spotted off Eldams Road, Alwarpet resting in part sunshine and part shade. ‘Manjal’ and ‘kumkumam’ had already been applied on the cow along with bells and awaiting …
Read More
ISKCON ratha yatra flags off on Monday afternoon
ISKCON organised its 31st annual Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra from Sannidhi Square, in front of Sri Kapaleeswarar Koil on Monday afternoon.
Read MoreSix temples to check out for special events this week
This is a great season at the temples in Mylapore. Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pongal and teppam fests. One after the other. We looked closely at the events listed out by various temples …
Read MoreRamakrishna Math’s upcoming programs
The Ramakrishna Math’s January programs begin from tomorrow (9th) onwards with discourses at 5.30 p.m. at the Math’s premises. Besides the regular sessions on Bhaja Govindam and Srimad Bhagavad Gita, …
Read MoreTeppam fest at Sri Kapali Temple; Jan.15 to 17.
The annual teppam festival at Sri Kapali Temple is on January 15, 16 and 17, during the Pongal celebrations week. The float will do the rounds of the water filled …
Read More