Memories of panguni utsavam: longtime mada street resident rewinds
53 year old T. N Venkatanarayanan (TNV), who heads and runs a software firm from Mylapore has fond memories of the Kapali Panguni Utsavam dating back to the 1970s. …
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Coronavirus: Jumma Masjid at Kutchery Road closed
To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Jumma Masjid off Kutchery Road, Mylapore has been closed. The public is not allowed to enter and pray here. Says Syed Masood Jamali, Chief …
Read MoreDaily rituals will keep happening, says priest at Sri Karaneeswarar Temple
At Sri Karaneeswarar Temple, Mylapore, daily rituals for the deity will keep happening, says the chief priest, T. V. Shanmuga Gurukal. “We have been opening the temple about a hour …
Read MoreSix-kaala pooja being performed in Agamic way at Sri Kapali Temple
Sans devotees, the traditional six Kaala Pooja is being performed in an Agamic way at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore. The only service personnel inside the temple complex are the …
Read MoreArchbishop celebrates Sunday Mass at Cathedral chapel, webcast since services are suspended
Archbishop Rev. Dr. George Antonysamy celebrated Holy Mass early Sunday at the tomb chapel in the San Thome Cathedral: the Mass was webcast. His brother priests and a few residents …
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Sri Kapali Temple to be closed till March 31: panguni utsavam cancelled
Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple has been shut down for devotees from Friday morning. The annual Panguni utsavam stands cancelled. As per a Government directive issue late evening Thursday, only the daily …
Read MoreChurches cancel Masses but will be open for prayer: virus fallout
To prevent the Corona virus spread, priests at San Thome Cathedral have canceled all official functions or Masses here till the end of this month. Said Rev. Fr. G. J. …
Read MoreMosque to hold snappy Friday prayer: virus fallout
Jumma Masjid at Kutchery Road, Mylapore has planned to shorten the duration of the Friday prayers in view of Coronavirus spread. Syed Masood Jamali, Chief Imam, Jumma Masjid, Kutchery Road …
Read MoreUgadi at Sri Saibaba temple on March 25
To commemorate Ugadi, on March 25 (Wednesday) special festivities are planned at Sri Saibaba temple in Mylapore. On this day, at 6 a.m., a special abhishekam and deeparadanai will take …
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Virus issue: staff at Sri Kapali Temple follow advisory
Sri Kapali Temple staff have started observing the corona virus advisory sent by the HR&CE Department. Tips for the devotees have been printed on banners and displayed at many places …
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Panguni fest: HR&CE dept. officer says advisory sent to all temples. ‘Dissuade people from gathering in large numbers’
The HR&CE department of the government of Tamil Nadu has directed temples to dissuade people from gathering in large numbers, especially the vulnerable. And this will apply to the Panguni …
Read MorePanguni fest: officers discuss arrangements but not on virus issue and large crowds
Preparations are on for the annual Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple but there is no word yet on how the huge crowds that will attend the ther, arubathimoovar and …
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