Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple: ‘lakna pathirikai’ on Feb.26 evening
The first step of the celebration of the annual Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple is to take place on February 26. That evening, 5 p.m. onwards will be a …
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All gopurams and vimanams of Sri Kapali Temple colourfully illuminated
HRCE minister P. K. Sekar Babu inaugurated the new lighting system of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple Mylapore on February 15. The two gopurams and all the vimanas have been illuminated; the …
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Masses held at churches to mark Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday was observed in all local churches on February 18. It marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time for prayer, penance, repentance and works of charity. …
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Mayana Kollai festival at Mylapore temple draws big crowd
The Mayana Kollai festival is said to be a pre-Vedic festival and is still practiced in a temple in Mylapore. At Sri Angala Parameswari Amman Temple on Sri Mundagakanni Amman …
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Mayana Kollai celebrated in R. A. Puram
The annual Mayana Kollai celebration of Sri Angala Parameswari Amman Temple in Narayanaswami Thottam, R A Puram held on Feb.16 was a grand affair, this being the 100th edition of …
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For Shivaratri, many people visit sapthasthanam temples in Mylapore zone
A unique feature you get to witness in Mylapore zone for Shivaratri are the scenes of groups of people moving to each of the seven temples of lord Shiva, all …
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Ash Wednesday services in local churches on Feb.18
Ash Wednesday will be observed in all churches on February 18. It marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time for prayer, penance, repentance and works of charity. …
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Brahma Kumaris’ programme for Shivaratri
The local unit of Brahma Kumaris is organising a special event themed “SIVANUM NAANUM” for the Sivarathri celebrations. This year, they have created what is called Experiential Room (“Anubhava Arai”), …
Read More Shivaratri: First of four abishekams at Sri Kapali Temple will be at about 11.30 p.m., Feb.15
In connection with Shivaratri festival at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, the temple will be open from Feb. 15 morning to Feb.16 morning. There are to be four special abishekams Sunday evening …
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Vidya abhivirthi archanai for Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar held. For students appearing for public exams
Sri Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam in Mylapore conducted Vidya abhivirthi archanai for Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar at the temple on Feb.7 and 8. This was held for the benefit of students who …
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Temple to organise special homam for students who will take Board exams. On Feb.7 & 8
For the benefit of students who will soon sit for their annual Board exams, Sri Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam will conduct Vidya Abhivirthi Archanai for Sri Lakshmi Hayagreevar at the temple …
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Teppam of Sri Kapali Temple: focus on lord Singaravelar and consorts on Day Two
Day two of the Thai Poosam teppam of Sri Kapali Temple was held on Monday evening, February 2 in Mylapore. There was a steady stream of people into the temple, …
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