Sathya Sai devotees celebrate 33 years of ‘Sundaram’
On January 18 at 10.30 a.m., Sai devotees will assemble at the St. Thomas Basilica / San Thome Church to attend the 11 a.m. Holy Mass. They will also visit …
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Events: music, dance, food, medical camp, swayamvaram
A listing of local events on the weekend and beyond: OSTEOPOROSIS AND ORTHOPAEDIC CAMP On January 19, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul jointly with Cipla is conducting a …
Read MoreThiruppavai Mahotsavam starts in Alwarpet ashram today
The Srimad Andavan of Srirangam, Sri Srirangaramanuja Mahadesikan is launching the 24th Thiruppavai Mahotsavam at the Ashram on Desika Road, Alwarpet at 10.30 am today, Thursday. A series of Thiruppavai …
Read MoreBody of late actress Anjali Devi kept in R A Puram for wellwishers to pay homage
The body of late actress Anjali Devi who passed away on January 13 has been kept at a place on Sundaram Salai in R A Puram for the public to …
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Teppam sets off at Kapali tank
Around 6 p.m. on Jan 15, the teppam or float set off down the Kapali temple tank amidst lights, chants and a gathering of people seated all around the tank …
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Pongal-o-Pongal
Vandana Ramakrishnan residing at Alwarpet celebrates festivals in a traditional manner and her family of four including two children join her in the preparations and ceremonies. She decorated the …
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All set for Maattu Pongal
This cow was spotted off Eldams Road, Alwarpet resting in part sunshine and part shade. ‘Manjal’ and ‘kumkumam’ had already been applied on the cow along with bells and awaiting …
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ISKCON ratha yatra flags off on Monday afternoon
ISKCON organised its 31st annual Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra from Sannidhi Square, in front of Sri Kapaleeswarar Koil on Monday afternoon.
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The Pongal scene . . .
The Pongal shopping fever is evident on the Souht Mada Street and Mandaveli market zone. A set of 2 sugarcanes costs Rs.80 – price quoted by hawkers on the ada …
Read MoreSix temples to check out for special events this week
This is a great season at the temples in Mylapore. Vaikunta Ekadasi, Pongal and teppam fests. One after the other. We looked closely at the events listed out by various temples …
Read MoreMylapore Fest 2014 weekend attractions
Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival 2014 – Weekend specials – Kolam contests at 3.30 p.m., Talks at 6 p.m., Stage shows by Yakshagana troupe from Karnataka, Vintage film songs concert, 100 …
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