People light candles inside church to remember the dead on All Souls Day
The community which attends the Our Lady of Guidance Church in R. A. Puram observed All Souls Day – the day they remember and pray for the dead – during …
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Some churches open for Holy Mass from this Sunday
A few churches have re-opened this Sunday, November 1 for Holy Mass – this, after they remained closed to people since late March when the lockdown came into effect following …
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Quibble Island Cemetery will remain closed on Nov.2; pandemic time regulation
Quibble Island Cemetery on Dr DGS Dinakaran Road in R A Puram will remain closed on November 2, when Christians observe All Souls Day, a day to pray for and …
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Stream of people visiting temples even on important days is thin
Ever since temples were opened to the public with the relaxation of pandemic time regulations, the stream of people visiting Mylapore’s temples daily is thin. In ordinary times, all the …
Read MoreThayar Panchami Thirtha Utsavam: At Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple from Nov. 11
Mudhal Thayar Panchami Thirtha Utsavam will be held for Goddess Thayar for nine days from Nov. 11 to 19 at Sri Vedanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore. A thirumanjanam will be held …
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Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple observed Navaratri by keeping kolu
Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple in R. A. Puram observed this year’s Navaratri by keeping kolu. A section of the temple’s kolu was on display till yesterday. A small group of …
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St. Mary’s Road cemetery will remain closed on Nov.2: notice put up
A banner has been put up on the gates of the Chennai Corporation Cemetery for Christians located on St. Mary’s Road that people must refrain from visiting the cemetery on …
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San Thome Cathedral yet to formally open its doors to people
There seems to be some uncertainty regarding plans to open the St Thomas Cathedral in San Thome to its parishioners for the daily and Sunday Holy Masses. While all other …
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Catholic churches re-start Holy Mass, ask community to follow regulations
Catholic churches in the Mylapore zone have begun to have Holy Mass daily and on Sundays too after devising standard procedures for the community to follow when they attend these …
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Puja celebrations at Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna Math; Oct.22 – 26
The annual puja celebrations at the Universal Temple of Sri Ramakrishna Math in Mylapore are grand and well organised, the focus being on Durga and Lakshmi puja. This year though, …
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On All Souls Day, Christians asked not to visit cemeteries due to pandemic regulations
The Christian community observes All Souls Day on November 2 – a day to pray for all those who have passed away in their families and to reflect on life …
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Sri Kapaleeswarar temple seeks suggestions to make it more accessible for seniors, differently abled persons
Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore is seeking suggestions/ideas from the public to make it more accessible for seniors and differently-abled persons. The temple has recently installed two suggestion boxes near …
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