Reported by V. Soundararani They say the Arcot Road area has mini Kerala colonies all over it. That is true. And so, the spirit of Onam celebratred on Aug. 23 was high in many spots! K Thamara’s family in Chinmaya Nagar’s Vaikasi Street, had traditional Onam celebrations. Thirukkakarappan idol and a lit Kerala vilakku, decorated [...]
Dorai Chomesh and his family in Virugambakkam celebrate Gokulashtami in their special way. They create a kolu on themes related to Lord Krishna. The more common theme has been Krishna Leela. Dorai says that his family has been creating the kolu for the past 15 years and they invite friends and neighbours to drop by, [...]
Do you have a suitcase you do not wish to use anymore or chairs that you may want to sell soon? Well, here is an opportunity for you to donate such goods to a Jumble Sale campaign being organized for a good cause by a respected voluntary organization. The Vasantha Memorial Trust which is based [...]
Carnatic musician and music guru C A Rajasekar always gets up a show where groups of violinists on stage present ensemble music. Some times, 25, some times 50 and some times more. He has a way of presenting such concerts rather perfectly, creating a brand of music that pleases his rasikas and challenges the sishyas. [...]
Kendriya Vidyalaya school in Ashok Nagar played host to the regional cluster’s basketball tourney for girls. Teams from TN and Kerala took part in this tourney held at the local basketball court. Ten teams were featured. The final was between a Chennai Mixed Team and the KV team from Mallapuram, Kerala. The latter won by [...]
The hosts of the Madras Day celebrations for 2010 planned in Vadapalani may not have wanted the rains that Sunday but they went back home happy that a sizable crowd from Arcot Road areas attended the variety of events. Held on August 22 (Sunday) at Hotel Green Park, Vadapalani, ‘Spring into Reading’ of K K [...]
Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj ( at S/17-B, Ponnambalam Salai, K.K.Nagar, Chennai – 78 Ph: 23661529 ) has organised Sri Gokulashtami Uthsavam at Padma Seshadri School, K.K.Nagar. Chennai – 78 22-08-10 to 31-08-10 daily at 6.30 pm : Discourse on Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam by Dr. M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariyar; 01-09-10 to 05-09-10 daily 6-30 pm: Discourse on Sriman Narayaneeyam [...]
Keeping up its tradition of popularizing traditional cuisines of the country, Hotel Green Park in Vadapalani presents the authentic recipes of Chennaipattinam by culinary historian and celebrity Chef Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni. The dining experience starts with the presentation of welcome appetizers The menu focuses on favorites such as Yeral Podi Kolambu, Kozhi Rasamani, Meen [...]
Samskrita Bharati is commencing a fresh batch of Gita Sikshana Kendram classes at MGR Janaki Vidyalayam (opposite Mata Amritananda Mayi Mutt) from Aug 21 2010. Classes commence @ 6.30 p,m. No prior knowledge of Samskritam is required and classes start from aksharam (alphabets) learning. FreeInterested individuals can contact 98404 68370.
The shathabhishegam of S Ramanathan and Mohambal Ramanathan was celebrated on the 8th of August, 2010. Ramanathan is a retired senior officer from Tata Steel, (TISCO) Jamshedpur and a resident of K K Nagar for over two decades. The senior couple is well known and are familiar faces especially in the cultural and religious circles [...]
