Trade bandh
Most places in Mylapore wore a deserted look as many shops observed bandh today, Sept.20. This bandh was to protest against the government allowing FBI (Foreign Direct Investment) in the …
Read More 
Madras Youth Choir pays tribute to writer R. Chudamani
Madras Youth Choir (MYC) paid a musical tribute to the memory of Tamil writer-painter-philanthropist R. Chudamani on the second death anniversary. It was organised under the auspices of the R. …
Read More
Life time achievement award for S. Ve. Shekher
Mylapore Academy awarded the Life Time Achievement award to S. Ve. Shekher. This was awarded for his achievement in stage and television. The award was presented by Justice S. Jagadesan …
Read More
Collection of Lord Ganeshas that people treasure Part-1
It is that time of the year when we celebrate Lord Ganesha. Lots of people have a special place for this god and some express their adoration in different ways. …
Read More
Vinayaka Chathurthi celebrations in the neighbourhood
Grand celebrations were held everywhere on the occasion of Vinayaka Chathurthi in the neighbourhood. Navakalasa Snapana pooja and Ganapathi homam was held at Sri Siddhi Buddhi Sametha Sri Karpaga Vinayagar …
Read More
Kambu, Parupam palam on sale for Vinayaka Chathurthi
SPM fruit stall at North Mada Street (opposite Indian Bank), Mylapore, is selling kambu (pearl millet). One piece is priced at Rs.10. “These have come from Arakkonam. People buy this for …
Read More
Chamber music concert
Brindavan Chamber music concert was held on evening of Sep15. Inauguration vocal concert was performed by Suguna Varadachari. She was accompanied by R. Hemalatha at violin and K. Ashok at …
Read More
Places to buy Ganesha images
Here are a few places in our neighbourhood where you can get images of Lord Ganesha. Clay Ganeshas are available in the following places. A bunch of traditional potters at …
Read More
Book on famous Judges and Lawyers of Madras released
The book ‘Famous Judges and Lawyers of Madras’, authored by Suresh Balakrishnan was released on Sept.15 at Srinivasa Sastri Hall. Present for the occasion were Bar Council members and other …
Read MoreGanesha Chathurthi: Temple events, concerts
Ganesha Chathurthi mahotsavam will be celebrated on September 19. Many temples have arranged special homam, abhishekam and sandal decoration for the image of Ganesha. Some of the events are listed below: …
Read More
Vinayaka Chathurthi pooja schedule at Sringeri Jagadguru’s camp
Varasidhi Vinayaka Chathurthi pooja will take place from Sep19 to October 1 at the place where Sringeri Jagadguru has camped in Chennai. Varasidhi Vinayaka Chathurthi pooja will be held on Sep.19. It …
Read MoreNarayaneeyam classes at Alwarpet
Bhama Krishnan, who has taught ‘Narayaneeyam’ in various locations in Chennai, will be conducting classes at Alwarpet area, from Sep.18. It will be held from 11a.m. to 1p.m. The 1036 Narayaneeyam …
Read More