When Tamil Nadu turns colourful during Pongal season, Singlipatti village and its 300-odd houses in this district look empty and morose.Come the harvest festival, and it has been so for past seven decades — for three generations. Not only are the signs of rituals unseen; even the sidelights like rural sporting events and festivities are [...]
Students of Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women and Vivekananda College for Women working on the mega rangoli in Namakkal on Wednesday. – Photo: Special Arrangement A group of 20 students from the Tamil, Textiles & Fashion Designing and Costume Design & Fashion Departments of Vivekananda College of Arts and Science for Women [...]
People thronging Bazaar streets for Deepavali purchases in Salem on Thursday. – Photo: P.Goutham Shops and other business establishments did brisk business here on Thursday as large crowds of shoppers thronged the Bazaar streets to make last-minute purchases on the eve of Deepavali. With rains bringing respite both for buyers and sellers, the shops were [...]
Sri Durga Puja celebration was organised by the Durga Puja Samiti of Bengali community for the 11th consecutive year. Durga Puja was celebrated for five days. Sunil Kumar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Salem, J. H. Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Magnesite, Satish Kumar, Managing Director, Galaxy Magline spoke. Source: THE HINDU
The Anmeega Mandram of Sri Venkatesa Perumal Temple at Chinnatirupathi will celebrate Puratasi festival from September 17. According to a press release, the temple administration will organise various events for the festival. Arrangements have been made for the successful conduct of the festival. Source: THE HINDU
The annual festival of St. Velankanni Matha Church at Saminathapuram here had begun with flag hoisting on August 29. Rev. P. Xavier, Dharmapuri Diocese was the special guest following which car festival and special poojas were performed. The festival will conclude on September 8. Source: THE HINDU
Collector J. Chandrakumar has instructed those who celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi, to do so with eco friendly idols of Lord Vinayagar. The administration has identified lakes at Ammapet, Seelanaickenpati, Kannankurichi and Mookeneri and Cauvery River at Poolampatti and Mettur. Source: THE HINDU
Women, as part of Onam celebrations, making floral formation in Salem on Monday. — Photo: P. Goutham Keralites in Salem celebrated Onam festival with a dash of colour and pageantry. The floral kolams decorated their houses. Dressed in their traditional attire, they exchanged pleasantries. Various educational institutions, including the kids of Apple Kids School also [...]
Aadi Festival is one of the famous Festivals celebrated in Salem. All the Mariaaman Temples in and around salem will be seen gathering of people, worshipping god, making pongal and other customs. Entertainment by Folk arts are also seen on the streets. SalemJilla here, shares a few pictures which was published in Daily Thanthi. Eight [...]