Temple brahmotsavam: ‘ther’ procession on
The grand ther ( chariot) procession at Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple at Mylapore began this morning as part of the Brahmotsavam that has been celebrated here from Mar 17 …
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Cathedral to organise Lenten pilgrimage
This Lenten season, as it always happens, local churches are organizing short pilgrimages. The community at the San Thome Basilica is organizing a pilgrimage to a few churches in the …
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Brahmotsavam week starts at Adi Kesava Perumal Temple
Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple at Mylapore is hosting the Brahmotsavam from Mar 17 to 27. The festival will start with the pandakal on Mar 17 and will end with …
Read MoreAnnadhanam marks start of Arabathumoovar day
Mylapore’s streets are coming alive as people prepare to celebrate the grand Arabathumoovar procession this afternoon as part of annual Panguni festival celebrated at Sri Kapali Temple. Since last night, …
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Panguni Fest: flag hoisted
The formal start of the Panguni festival at Sri Kapali Temple took place this morning when the flag-hoisting ceremony was conducted. By 8.30 a.m. a large number of devotees filled …
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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 MoreAdi 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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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