Teppam at Sri Kapali Temple on Jan. 19, 20 & 21
The annual teppam (float) festival of Sri Kapali Temple will take place on January 19, 20 and 21. On the first evening, the image of Lord Kapali will be taken …
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Latcharchanai
Sri Sundara Vinayagar, Sri Selva Vinayagar, Sri Anjaneyar Devasathanam in Royapettah High Road will be having Latcharchanai from January 2 to 4. On January 4 Sri Anjanayar Swami will be …
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Christmas fest in the area
Christmas was celebrated in a grand way in the neighbourhood. There were night services held in all the churches. People sung carols and decorated their houses with lights. A large …
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Special prayers for elders
A special Holy Mass was organised for the old and bedridden at Our Lady of Guidance Church in R.A. Puram. It was a special day for the elders of the …
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Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam, Mylapore saw a huge stream of devotees who waited to pass through the Sorgavasal on the important Vaikunta Ekadasi day, Friday, December 17. Devotees who numbered close …
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Bhajan groups in Mada veedhis
Margazhi has dawned and the mada veedhis around Sri Kapali Temple come alive before dawn breaks. At least five bhajan groups do the rounds every morning. Photographer R. Saravanan snapped …
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Christmas events at local churches
At St. Thomas Basilica the congregation was invited to donate new clothes and books for the poor children in the area. These will be collected throughout the week and are …
Read MoreMarghazhi month poojas at Nandalala
Nandalala is having a series of poojas and celebrations during the month of Marghazhi. There will be poojas at 5 a.m. with rudrabhiksekam for Sri Bhuvanaraja Ganpathy and tirumanjanam for …
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Srirangam swamigal dedicates ratna angi
The vigraham of Perumal at the Sri Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam, Mylapore was a-shimmer with a ratna angi that adorned Him entirely on Thursday evening. The ratna angi is a head-to-toe …
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Children celebrate bible day at local church
The catechism children from St. Thomas Basilica, San Thome had a bible exhibition on Sunday, November 28 in the church community hall. Huge bibles were arranged at the entrance. Many …
Read MoreAvatara Mahotsavam at Sanskrit College
The 76th Avatara Mahotsavam of His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswati Swamigal is being held at The Madras Sanskrit College, Mylapore between November 26 and 28. On November 27 Swami …
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Colours of Karthigai Deepam
The mada veedhis of Mylapore came alive on Sunday. It was Karthigai Deepam and the bustle was understandable. Hawkers who sell fresh vegetables and flowers on the streets had trays …
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