Japanese language classes
The Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is commencing a freshers programme in spoken and written Japanese from May 10 at its premises. The classes will be held during the …
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Special abhisekham at Muthumariamman Temple, Alwarpet
A 108 yelaneer (coconut water) abhisekham will be held for the diety on May 3 at Sri Muthumariamman Temple at Alwarpet. This will be followed by a Thirukalyana mahotsavam for Sri …
Read MoreA tribute to violin vidwan N. E. Mani Iyer
Sri Kapali Music Circle is celebrating the 100th birthday of violin vidwan and founder N. E. Mani Iyer on May 3 at Gokale Sastri Hall, Mylapore. Their 30th annual day …
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Collection drive for Nepal earthquake affected draws stream of donors
A stream of donors headed to Vidya Mandir school campus in Luz on Wednesday to donate to this campaign to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. The school and …
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Chithirai Ther at Karaneeswarar Temple
The ‘ther’ of Sri Karaneeswarar pulled off amidst great enthusiasm from devotees this morning. There were three ‘thers’ : the first one of Sri Karuneeswarar with his consort Sri Porkodi; …
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Kanchi Mutt acharya releases book on Rig Veda
‘Rig Veda Samhitaa’, a five volume book written by Dr. Prasanna Chandra Gautam and published by Bhavans was released by Kanchi guru Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal on Apr 23. Several …
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The week ahead : Shopping, music and more..
Here are some things to consider while planning your activities for the week ahead: SHOPPING CO-OPTEX SALE Co-optex is conducting an exhibition ‘Cool Comforts’. The exhibition will feature handloom products …
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Celebrating Narasimha Jayanthi
A three day celebration from May 1 – 3 has been planned for Narasimha Jayanthi at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple at Alwarpet. The event starts off with a homam …
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Celebrated artist-cartoonist Gopulu passes away; funeral today
Well-known cartoonist who went by the signature name of Gopulu passed away on April 29. He was a resident of R. A. Puram and was 91 years old. He is survived …
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Dance festival at Kapali Temple: From May 2
The Saraswathi Educational, Cultural and Charitable Trust will be conducting its 12th Vasant Utsav Festival of Dance from May 2 – 14 at Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore. The trust has been …
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Classical dance performance – Gaudiya Nritya by Prof. Mahua Mukherjee
On May 3, Prof. Mahua Mukherjee and her group from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata will present Gaudiya Nritya – an Indian classical dance style at Rukmini Arundale Auditorium at R. …
Read MorePournami Procession
Every full moon day, Sri Kapaleeswarar along with Karpagambal is taken out on a procession along the Mada streets. The event has been happening for about 2 years now, and …
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