All Souls Day on Nov.2: services at two local cemeteries
Christians will observe November 2, Saturday as All Souls Day. A day to pray for the departed in their families. All local churches have scheduled special prayers during the daily …
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Marian month; Catholics in San Thome pray together
Catholics who belong the parish of St. Thomas Basilica are currently observing this month dedicated to the Holy Rosary in a special manner. A statue of Mother Mary is being …
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Heightened activity for Vijayadasami
There was heightened activity in many nooks of Mylapore on Monday morning, the day of Vijayadasami as places of learning – academic, religious and the arts – lead with prayers …
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Puja week at Sri Ramakrishna Math; Lakshmi puja on Oct.18
Swamijis of Sri Ramakrishna Math sing bhajans at the Universal Temple on Thursday evening for maha shashti. Arati was performed to goddess Durga. Kumkum and pushpa archana are held every …
Read MoreClasses for kids on Hindu spiritual essentials
On Vijayadasami day, Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust inaugurates a school of anmigam [spirituality] and yoga at Sri Apparswamy Temple, Mylapore. Classes for children aged 8 to 15 years will …
Read MoreColourful Navarathri fest at Nandalala
This year the golu at Nandalala Centre on Dr Ranga Road signifies the concept of Bhakthiyil Urayum Sakthi. The golu presents interesting facets of Madurai Meenakshi, Kanchi Kamakshi, Thiirukadayoor Abirami, Seerkazhi …
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Mahalaya Amavasyya; temple tank scene
A scene on the western banks of the temple tank of Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore on October 4, Mahalaya Amavasyya day
Read MoreNavarathri fest at Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home; concerts by senior artistes
The Navarathri celebrations at Ramakrishna Mission Students’ Home in Mylapore have always carried a tradition of its own. Simple religious rites, procession in the neighbourhood taken out by the ‘boys …
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Vinayaka Chathurthi event passes off peacefully
The Vinayaka Chathurthi procession in the Mylapore area went off peacefully on Sunday though traffic jams caused problems for local people at road junctions. The procession which began in the …
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Communities celebrate Vinayaka Chathurthi
The celebration of Vinayaka Chathurthi was dominant inside the colonies of the Mylapore neighborhood. While they were colourful and grand at the temples dedicated to the god which have become …
Read MoreBuzz of Vinayaka Chathurthi is on
The buzz of Vinayaka Chathurthi is on in the Mylapore neighbourhood. While the hawkers of dolls and images on North Mada Street are resetting their wares on the pavements, local …
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Brahmakumaris host Raksha Bandhan event
The Mylapore Unit of the Bramhakumaris held a community meet on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan this past week at Mylapore. Members of this unit invited the public to the …
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