Author: Aaditya Anand M

On the special Mahasivarathri day, which comes this year along with the pradosham, special 1008 kalasa pooja and rudraparayanam along with four – kaala pooja will be performed today at the Dandeeswaram Temple, one of the oldest temples in the city.
The temple is said to have been more than 1,000 years old and has a rich history and many specialities. It is located at Karunabigai Colony, Velacheri. The temple has three entrances and upon entering the main mandapam, one can worship lord Dandeeswarar in linga form with the idol facing east.

The wait is finally over as the much expected Alandur foot overbridge was opened to public by Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tuesday bringing relief for many commuters.

Worshipping the deity can also solve speech delays in a child. This is also a parihara sthala for Sevvai dosham, Naga dosham and Kaala Sarpa dosham. Also, Navagraham here is present along with their consorts so worshipping them is believed to solve problems related to marriage

Tragedies and setbacks are an inevitable part of people’s lives. It’s how they respond to it separates one from the other. Some people break down and lose hope while others battle all the odds and emerge successful and leave a mark.

Pazhandi Amman Temple at Vanuvampet has been in existence for nearly 100 years now. Initially, with only the idol that was worshipped by the people for many years, the temple upon the support of the people slowly developed and now has some of the unique specialities like a 21-feet Vinayagar idol and a 79-feet Murugan idol which is under construction.

Chennai Superstarz secured a 4-3 victory over Mumbai Rockets in a Premier Badminton League match here on Wednesday to consolidate its position at the top of the table.

A temple that has been in existence for more than five decades at Tambaram Sanatorium is less known to people. Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar Chellamuthu Mariamman temple, located beneath the Tambaram Sanatorium flyover was built by a resident of the Railway staff quarters and was thriving until the houses here were demolished few years ago. Speaking about the temple, the temple’s priest Manikanda Gurukkal and members of the temple trust say.

The desilting work, which was carried out for the last few days at the Mylapore’s Chitrakulam tank to help retain the water-level, has been completed.

At the start of the New Year comes a film for children titled Pizhai. Directed by debutant Rajavel Krishna, Pizhai stars noted child actors Kaaka Muttai Ramesh, Appa Nasath and new comer Gokul alongside other actors like Charlie, Mime Gopi, George Maryan and Kallori Vinoth.

Siva Vishnu Temple, located at Guruswamy Street, Gowrivakkam is a Thirumana Parihara Sthalam as the presiding deities Siva and Parvathi are present in Thirumana kolam.