‘Aalmel palakku’
The ‘aalmel palakku’ ( mattaiyadi mahotsavam) procession of lord Srinivasa Perumal on the ninth day of the Brahmotsavam at Sri Vedantha Desikar Temple, Mylapore. This event was photographed on May …
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Sri Velleeswarar Temple ‘ther’ procession
The ‘ther’ rolls down South Mada Street on May 21 morning as part of the Vaikasi celebrations at Sri Velleeswarar Temple, Mylapore. The celebrations are on till May 26
Read MoreAruna Sairam sings at Sri Kapali Temple for Vaikasi Visakam
Aruna Sairam is to present a special theme concert on the occasion of Vaikasi Visakam at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore on May 24 evening ( 6.30 p.m.). The concert will …
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Fest of mythological plays
A three-day fest of Tamil mythological plays just ended this evening at Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet. The fest was hosted by Brahma Gana Sabha. Three plays were staged on three …
Read MoreCricket betting thread links to R A Puram
The IPL spot fixing racket has also led to the massive betting that takes place this season. And the raids on bookies in this city has a thread that runs …
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Swami with stunning ‘jadai’ goes in procession
A procession of Nachiyar Thirukolam on R. K. Mutt Road on May 17 morning as part of the brahmotsavam at Sri Vendanta Desikar Temple, Mylapore. On this occasion, Sri Srinivasa …
Read MoreLocal events: Cupcake baking. Free eye check. Summer clothes sale. Yoga for teens.
Cupcake baking workshop Kalaa Manjari offers a ‘ Mom n Me’ cupcake baking workshop undertaken by Uthra. Classes are offered on May 17 between 10 – 1 pm or on …
Read MoreKandoori festival ends today at San Thome family’s house
The 60th annual celebration of ‘ Gyarvein Fatheha or the Kandoori festival of Sufi saint Hazrath Mahabobe Subhani Sheik Abdul Khader Jeelani is to be celebrated on May 18 evening …
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Black belts for graduating teens
Sundars Boufuuukai isshinryu karate conducted its annual black belt certification function on May 12 at their Mandaveli center. Dr. S. Thiagarajamurthy – chief cardiothoracic surgeon at Billroth hospitals was the …
Read MoreScreening of film on ‘Pada Varnam’ ; May 19
Classical art connosieurs will want to watch this ‘Pada Varnam’ project film on May 19, 6.30 p.m. at Narada Gana Sabha mini hall . It is billed as part of …
Read MoreEvents this week: talks, discussions, plays . . .
MAY 18 Naada Inbam presents ‘ Mridangam – a historic perspective – its contribution to classical music – tani avartanam ( scope and development). Lec-dem by mridanga vidwan K S …
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Caring for mango trees in the backyard
There aren’t many bungalows left in this neighbourhood. And hence, very few compounds with trees, flowering or otherwise. But in the few independent houses that survive, there are trees. Large, …
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