The samprokshanam of the 400 year-old temple of Sri Sundaravaradha Perumal with consorts Sridevi and Boodevi, in the village of Parasoor, near Kanchipuram, (www.parasoorsrisundaravaradhaperumal.com) was last performed 12 years ago. Sri Sundaravaradha Perumal Kainkarya Sabha, Parasoor, envisages the building of shrines for Perundevi Thayar and Andal, a vasantha mandapam, guest house and office, undertaking painting, electrical repairs etc., and performing samprokshanam at an estimated cost of Rs.20 lakhs. Donations are sought for the purpose. Cheques and DDs may be drawn in favour of the sabha, payable at Chennai, and sent to the sabha’s registered office at No. 81/55-C, Thirumangalam Rd., Villivakkam, Chennai -600049.
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Meena Kandasamy - author, poet and activist - on Lit for Life and what she brings to the table in the 2013 iteration. After a spectacular kick-off in Delhi on February 6, Lit for Life 2013 moves to Chennai on February 16 and 17. Schedules available at http://thne.ws/lfl-schedule For more details, go to http://www.thehindulfl.com/
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