Date:11/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/10/11/stories/2008101153550400.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Thirunakshatram

Chennai: The 201st Thirunakshatram (bicentenary) of Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan, a renowned Vaishnavite savant, better known as ‘Kethandapatti Swami’, will be celebrated on November 2 at Kethandapatti village near Vaniyambadi in Vellore district.

A booklet on the Swami’s life, compiled by V. Srivatsankachariar, will be released on the occasion by the head of Parakala Math.

The Pavithrotsavam of the Aravamudha Perumal temple in the village will be held from November 3 to 6. Further details can be had from C.D. Kesavan of the Sri Varadaraja Trust at Flat W/1, Lotus Colony, Nandanam, Chennai-600035. Phone: 24320955/9381002402. — Special Correspondent