The season of festivals has begun. Id-ul-fitr was celebrated on Friday and Vinayaka Chaturthi wil be on Saturday – a fest weekend. Soon the Navaratri puja season will be with us in October. ARCOT ROAD TIMES invites you to email focussed, sharp photos of these celebrations. You can also write a few lines on them [...]
Arundhati K. Menon a budding Bharathanatyam dancer and school student has been learning the basics of Bharathanayam from guru Madhumathy Prakash, Director, Natya Manjari based in Vadapalani. She has been regularly performing for Natya Manjari on various stages with the blessings of guru Udupi Laxminarayan. Recently, Arundhati presented a dance recital on 5th Sept. at [...]
Reported by V. Soundararani More than 10000 people thronged Arulmigu Agastheeswarar, Thiripura Sundariudanurai Velveeswarar Temple on Arcot Road in Valasarawakkam to take a glimpse of the kudamuzhakku event on Sept 5. The morning was pleasant and being a Sunday, devotees had time to stay on. Festoons, arches, giant banners with politicians’ images and flowers decorated [...]
Reported by R. Rajkumar Rotary Club of Madras Vadapalani has a tradition of honouring teachers on their day every year, and it invariably happens at PSBB School, K K Nagar. The celebration was grand this year as well. On Teachers’ Day, the 5th of September the club members conducted some fun events and contests for [...]
Actor Murali passed away on Wednesday, September 8, succumbing to a heart attack. A veteran in the film world though in is 40s, Murali was seen as a character who represented the common man on screen. He was a resident of Valasarawakkam. His son has just made his debut in films in the film ‘Baana [...]
Mahathi Academy of Music & Dance celebrated its 7th Annual Day on August 29 at Chinmaya Kalai Arangam, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chinmaya Nagar,Virugambakkam. It was a 12 hour-long programme that started at 9 a m with the students’ performances in Carnatic Vocal, Veena, Violin, Flute, Mridangam Western Key Board and Guitar. Even senior people who learn [...]
Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Bhaktha Samajam, Dhanalakshmi Colony, Vadapalani, celebrates Vinayaka Chathurthi and Laksharchana 2010, from September 2. A series of cultural programmes have been lined up by the samajam committee as part of the celebrations. There will be concerts every evening. The tradition has been to host the mandolin great, U Srinivas on the first [...]
Reported by V. Soundararani Arulmigu Agastheeswarar, Thiripura Sundariudanurai Velveeswarar Temple in Valasarawakkam is ready for the grand Kumbabhishegam. This is to be held on Sept 5, from between 7.45 to 9 30 am. One of the oldest Sivan temples in the city that has a beautiful and big tank by its side, this is a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
