Women, children find place in ‘washing of feet’ ritual at churches
Acting on the Pope’s advice, small changes in what used to be a ‘mens only’ ritual at Holy Week time are being made by local churches. Since last year, the …
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Panguni fest: Thirukalyanam held yesterday
The much awaited celestial wedding of Lord Kapaleeswarar and Goddess Karpagambal was held yesterday evening (April 11). More than a thousand devotees watched with rapt attention as the rituals were …
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Unique ideas by vendors on Mada Streets to sell their wares
Vendors are coming up with novel ideas to sell their wares. Seen in the picture is a flower vendor selling flowers in a cart outside Sangeetha Hotel at South Mada …
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Clean up after Arubathimoovar procession; Ramakrishna Math volunteers pitch in too
After the Arubathimoovar festival, held on Sunday, April 9, the monks, brahmacharis and volunteers of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore too pitched in to clean up the Mada Streets. A press …
Read MoreItalian film festival; this week at Alwarpet
Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation, the Indo Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Italian Embasy Cultural Center have organised an Italian film festival this week. Catch movies like Vineyards …
Read MoreArchbishop celebrates Chrism Mass this evening
This Tuesday evening, Archbishop of the Catholic diocese of Madras-Mylapore, Rev. Dr. George Antonysamy will celebrate what is called a Chrism Mass, at the San Thome Cathedral. At this Mass, …
Read MoreNGO helps to keep mada streets clean during Panguni fest but many people just did not care
Kapaleecharam Committee, a NGO working in the area of civic issues in Mylapore says that it succeeded in maintaining the mada streets clean to a great extent during the annual …
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Panguni Fest: Bhikshanadar ceremony held yesterday evening
Several hundred devotees were present when Lord Kapaleeshwarar was brought out of the temple for the Bikshanadar ceremony held yesterday evening. This event has a religious significance for many people, …
Read MorePlanning a hol? Here are two travel agents who can help you
Sri Janaki Tours has several themed tours curated for the summer. Plan for an ‘Atchaya Trithi’ special trip or a visit to temples in Kerala and Karnataka. Escape the heat …
Read MoreKartik Fine Arts is 42; Celebration at Bhavans
Kartik Fine Arts is 42. To commemorate the occasion, a celebration has been organised on April 14 and 15. On April 14, Swami Vimurtananda Maharaj, manager, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai …
Read MoreMylapore Times’ journalism camp this summer; admission open
MYLAPORE TIMES will host its annual workshop on ‘Basics of Journalism’ for senior school students and for college students. The workshop introduces participants to journalism and encourages them to practice …
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Holy Week services at local churches
Churches in the neighbourhood got busy this past Sunday as the Lenten season entered its final phase. Called the Holy Week, this is a week in the church calendar that commemorates events leading to …
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