Ash Wednesday observed in local churches. Start of Lenten season
Ash Wednesday was observed in all local churches on March 5. The day marks the start of the Lenten season, 40 days of prayer and reflection, fasting and penance and …
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Shivaratri: big crowds at all Mylapore temples
People began to join the many streams of devotees headed to Sri Veleeswarar Temple and to Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple as early as 7.45 p.m. for the Shivaratri celebrations which began on …
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Shivaratri: large crowds expected at temples on Feb.26 night
The four kaala puja for Shivaratri at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore will start around 11.30 p.m. on February 26. This will go on till about 5 a.m. the next …
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Catechism class children of Luz church have a get-together
Children who attend catechism classes at Our Lady of Light Church in Luz got togethers for an annual meet-up, which was held on February 22, in the church campus. The chief …
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Ahobilam Mutt jeeyar to release souvenir on Sri Vendantha Desikar Devasthanam. Event on Feb.18 evening
A commemorative souvenir titled ‘Sathamana Samvathsra Malar’ is being released on Tuesday, February 18 evening ( event starts at 5 p.m.) at the Vedantha Desikar Kalyana Madapam, 28 Venkatesa Agraharam, …
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Big crowds on day 2 and 3 of teppam festival at Sri Kapali Temple
The three-day teppam of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple was held from February 12 to 14. While on day one, the focus was on lord Siva-Chandrashekara, on the next two evenings, it was on …
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Mahakumbabishekam of Sri Kanchi Maha Periyava Aalayam in Mylapore held
The mahakumbabishekam of Sri Kanchi Maha Periyava Aalayam in Mylapore, held on February 10 crowned the efforts of a Trust, its supporters and devotees. The Aalayam is located on Pichu …
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Kumbhabishekam of Sri Vinayaka shrine in Mylapore on Feb.16
The kumbhabhisekam of Arulmigu Sundara Vinayagar Alayam on Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, near R R Sabha will be held on February 16 morning. It starts at 10 a.m. This shrine was …
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Ashtabandhana Mahakumbabishekam of Sri Kanchi Maha Periyava Aalayam on Feb.10
Ashtabandhana Mahakumbabishekam of Sri Kanchi Maha Periyava Aalayam in Mylapore is scheduled on February 10. The event is slated to take place between 9.20am and 10.00 am . The Periyava …
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Azhagiyasingar of Ahobila Mutt is camping in Mylapore. Here till Feb.17
The Azhagiyasingar of Ahobila Mutt is camping in Mylapore since February 4 and will be here till February 17. The Sri Vendanta Desikar Mantapam on Venkatesa Agraharam Street, Mylapore is …
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Teppam fest of Sri Kapali Temple; work starts inside temple tank
Work began this Thursday morning ( Feb.6) on setting up the teppam for the Thaipoosam festival of Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore. While dozens of empty fuel drums were rolled out …
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Bhagavad Gita discourse. Feb.2 to 9, daily. At Narada Gana Sabha hall
A week-long Bhagavad Gita discourse is on at Narada Gana Sabha’s hall, Feb.2 to 9, 6.30 pm daily. The speaker is Ramanacharana Tirtha (Nochur) swami. Focus is on Chapters 1 …
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