Kumbabishekam for the new sannidhis for Goddess Durga and Sri Murugan-Valli-Devasena at Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, took place on January 18. The festivities which began on January 16 included special homams, pujas, Veda paaraayanam and rendition of Bhagavatam, Narayaneeyam and Devi Bhagavatha Paaraayanam.

The temple has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 15 lacs. Donations in the form of cash/cheque are solicited from devotees. Cheque may be drawn in favour of ‘Adambakkam Sri Karpaga Vinayakar, Sri Pandurangan Baktha Samajam Thiruppani Committee’ and sent to Adambakkam Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Sri Pandurangan Baktha Samajam, 9, 9{+t}{+h}Street, Shanti Nagar, Adambakkam, Chennai – 600088. Mandalabishekam, which began yesterday (Jan. 19) will be on till March 7. Namasankirtanam, upanyasams, music and dance programmes are scheduled to be held on the occasion. For details call 22604372/2260 0927/2260 1137/2260 4673 or visit www.karpagavittal.com

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