The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) deferred second lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 will happen tomorrow. The GSLV-Mk-III, carrying the 3,850 kg Chandrayaan-2 would lift off from Second Launch Pad at 14.43 hrs tomorrow from SHAR Range, Sriharikota. Continue Reading
In an appeal that has been published in the media, the collector says the number of devotees and pilgrims coming to have darshan of Athi Varadar was increasing by the day. So, it was taking a minimum of 4-6 hours for people to have darshan, says the note. Continue Reading
Let me start with my now familiar invocation: When Sanskrit itself is being challenged, whither Hindi? Really, compared to Tamil, Hindi is a bachcha. It does not have much of a history, let alone literary history. Still, a brief on that brief history would put the present in perspective. Continue Reading
Today, the deity was draped in mauve silk robes and the best part was that the shenbagam flower garland that adds to Athi Varadar’s charm, also spreads its tantalisingly sweet smell in the vicinity. Continue Reading
Apart from the colourful flowers that were used for garlands, what stood out today was a garland made of athi (fig) fruits as it is believed that the Varadar idol is made of fig wood (Athi Varadar). Continue Reading
According to reports, people started queuing before the temple even as early as 2.30 am to have darshan of the beautiful idol of Lord Athi Varadar today. Continue Reading
Kanchipuram Collector P Ponniah has announced that timing for Athi Varadar darshan at the Sri Devarajaswamy temple has been cut down by an hour. Continue Reading
Today is 14th day of Kanchi Athi Varadar darisanam. A holiday meant over two lakh devotees land in the temple town of Kanchipuram to offer prayers to the Almighty. Continue Reading
Simona Halep torpedoed Serena Williams’s latest bid to capture a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam on Saturday when she stormed to a sensational victory in a 56-minute Wimbledon final. Continue Reading
‘This Vanitha (one of the Bigg Boss housemates) is the one who should be kicked out of the house this time.’ This was a conversation at a movie theatre by a couple of people, in the middle of a film. Continue Reading