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Thenthiruperai Rahul Bhattar
A 23 year old priest’s LIFE TIME COMMITMENT to his favourite Divya DesamAfter a high quality Vedic and Agama Education at the Ahobilam Mutt College, Madurantakam, this youngster refused a lucrative...
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TN Temples HR &CE EOs Out Trustees back
Madras HC order paves the way for the phasing out of Executive Officers in HR & CE Temples and the appointment of Trustees to take over the management of the temple“With the elapsing of the tenure...
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Villiyambakkam Rangarajan Bhattar
In the close to two decades at the Eri Kaatha Rama Temple, he contributed significantly in the development of the Villages around Madurantakam training the uneducated and reviving the school drop...
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M Vijay Abhinav Mukund TN Cricket
The Two Former India Openers seem to have made a quiet exit from the TN cricket sceneVijay played over 60 Tests for India, while Abhinav Mukund played over a 100 Ranji matches for TNAbhinav has made a...
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Thiru Kannapuram Sowri Rajan Bhattar
The 72 year old Bhattar has now performed archaka service at this historical Divya Desam for over five decades - He began at Rs. 40 per month, moved up to Rs. 750 per month and now in 2021 performs...
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TT Rangaswamy TVS Group - A Man with a Kind Heart
'TTR was an institution by himself at Brakes India '- S Viji, Chairman, Sundaram Finance Ltd.,In the late 1950s, former MD of Sundaram Finance TT Srinivasaraghavan (TTS) was not yet five and enjoying...
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Bharadwaj K Jolly Rovers India Cements Cricketer passes away
He was one of KR Rajagopal's best friends and cherished the cricket memories from the 1960s and 70s and his time with Jolly RoversThere was a certain style about Bharadwaj and he carried himself well....
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Tiruvarur Thyagaraja Somaskanda Gurukal
While many around him went away from temple service, this Next Gen Priest has committed to performing Chandana Kaappu Abhisekam and Alankaram for Lord Thyagesan through his entire lifetimeRejecting...
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Prathik Desai Deccan Herald CA turned Journalist
Passionate about writing and seeking to create Rural Transformation, this 26 year old Chartered Accountant has taken to JournalismHis long term vision is to transform the Educational Space in Rural...
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Shahvir Tarapore Umpire
A Great Second Innings in CricketThe man who struggled as a Ranji Cricketer in the 1980s scored a Century in Umpiring officiating in 100 first class matchesIn the 1980s, a Karnataka cricketer in his...
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Nidamangalam Santhanaramar Temple
Prarthana Sthalam for the ChildlessThree Generations of a Priest Family have kept the temple alive when almost all the original inhabitants have left the town seeking greener pastures elsewhereThe...
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Aravoor Karkodakeswarar Temple
The Centuries old temple with brick constructed outer walls has been in a dilapidated state for a long time - Kumbabhisekam has not taken place in a centuryThe HR & CE which is trying to force its...
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Sarangapani Koil Pagal Pathu Utsavam
Every year, Margazhi 1 marks the beginning of the Pagal Pathu Utsavam at Thiru Kudanthai with Pallandu Thodakkam and the first two Cantos of Periyazhvaar Thirumozhi taking place right in front of Lord...
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Othuvar Tiruttani Swaminathan
His great interest in the Sacred Verses of the Saivite Saint Poets from his teenage years has led him to sing 'Thevaram' for the last six decadesThiruvachakam remains one of his favouritesAs a young...
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Mangai Nallur Temple Priest Veda Narayanan
The Priest has been serving at the ancient HR & CE temple for the last 35years – Currently at a Monthly Salary of Rs. 800In 1985, Veda Narayanan was just 13years old and studying in his home town...
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Kapali Temple Aruthra Utsavam
Saturday evening marked the First Big Street Procession in a city temple in 9monthsOn the eve of the Aruthra Utsavam, the Pancha Moorthy Procession on the four Mada Streets around the Kapaleeswarar...
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Thenthiruperai Ananthu Bhattar
In Silent Service of Makara Nedung Kuzhai KaathanHe joined the Nava Tirupathi Divya Desam in Puratasi 1999 at a monthly salary of Rs. 200. 22 years later, he gets Rs. 944/- with his salary having...
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Sarangapani Koil Thirumangai Azhvaar Thiruvadi Thozhuthal
In Recognition of Thiru Mangai Azhvaar's Contribution to Thiru KudanthaiThe Final Day of the Pagal Pathu Utsavam saw the enactment of Thirumangai Azhvaar falling at the feet of Lord Sarangapani in...
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Pasupathi Koil Kettai Temple
Kettai Star Parikara Sthalam77 year old Vijayaraghavan Archakar has helped transform the once dilapidated temple at the Periya Nambi Thiruvarasu into a vibrant one with devotees thronging in thousands...
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Kumbakonam Railway Station Veg Food Stall
Round the clock friendly service Idly, Poori and Dosai is available on Platform 1 till after 1am, and Hot Pongal - Vadai and 'Kumbakonam Special' Coffee for the early morning Chendur and Uzhavan...
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