Special events at Mylapore temples on occasion of Pongal and Teppam fest
Mylapore is known for its temples. Here is a list of temples that you can visit on the occasion of Pongal.
Sri Kapaleeswar Temple
The annual teppam, on for three days from January 15 is quite a spectacle. Be in temple on any evening to see the alankaram in process.
Sri Karaneeswarar Temple
The special pongal abhisekham forthe Lord and goddess Porkodi Amman on Jan 14 at 5:30 a.m. will be followed by an abhishekam for Soorya at 8 am.. On Jan 15, Lord Nandi will be honoured with a special alankaram (decoration) in the evening. Gho pooja will also be conducted in the evening.
Adi Kesava Perumal Temple
As part of the Ra pathu celebrations, a procession for goddess Andal is on Jan 13 followed by andal kalyanam at 7 p.m. On Jan 14, the viswaroopa darshan of the Lord will take place at 4:30 a.m..
Velleeswarar Temple
On Jan 14, Lord Velleswarar and goddess Kamakshi will be taken on a procession in the morning and in the evening. On Jan 15, the temple has planned a special kannu utsavam for goddess Kamakshi followed by a procession.
Thiruvalluvar Temple
A debate has been organized on Jan 15 followed by a
tavil and nadaswaram kutcheri by 133 artistes. At 27, Thiruvalluvar Koil
Street, Mylapore.
