The Porur Times highlights various neighborhood events, including the 40th Chennai Book Fair running until January 19, a Thiruppavai recital competition on January 16, and a recent Ratha Yatra event. Additionally, Exnora Greater Chennai launched 'Re-greening Chennai 2017' to plant 12,000 tree saplings after cyclone Vardah. The document emphasizes community participation in cultural and environmental activities, wishing readers a Happy Pongal.

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Clay Pongal pots being ready for Pongal festival, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam
Colourful pots ready for Pongal
The Book Sellers &
Publishers Association of
South India (BAPASI) is
organizing 40th
Chennai
Book Fair till Jan.19 in
St. George’s School,
Poonamallee High Road,
near Pachaiyappa’s
College, Aminjikarai.
There are 700 stalls have
been displaying and 10%
discount on all books.
The book fair is open from
2 p.m to 9 p.m on working
days, from 11 a.m to 9 p.m
on weekends and holidays.
40th
Chennai Book Fair till Jan.19
The Jagannath Ratha Yatra was start from Kapalishwarar Temple (Mylapore) to
reached Kuchalambal Kalyana mandapam (Chetpet) on Jan.13.
Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Dr K. Chockalingam Former Judge, Chennai High Court & Judicial Member,
National Green Tribunal South Zone Chennai, received Lifetime Achievement Award
from Bharath Social & Cultural Academy (Alwarthirunagar, Valasaravakkam) recently.
K.N Sekar (Former Ambathur Chairman), Lion George Melozona (In Blazer), Founder
Secretary of the Academy and other were present in the event.
Lifetime Achievement Award for
Dr K. Chockalingam
V. G. Yuvalakshmi, 3rd Std, Student of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan
Senior Secondary School, K.K.Nagar, won “Young Talented Junior Singer
Award”, organised by Tamilnadu Udavikkaram association for the welfare of
Differently Abled (TNUAWDA), on the eve of New Year celebrations on Dec.31.
She is a disciple of Vocalist Shri. Ammapettai Krishnamurthy.
Dr. T.N. Vallinayagam Judge. Lok adalat, High court of Madras presented award.
3rd
Std. Student wins young
talented junior singer award
On occasion of 1000 Thirunakshtram of Shri Ramanuja, Thiruppavai
recital competition will be held in Sri Sundaravaradaraja Temple
(Kaliamman Koil Street, near Market, Virugambakkam) at 9 a.m on Jan.16.
There are three age groups Upto 10 years - Kothai, 10 to15 years – Andal, 15 to 20 years
- Natchiar.
Any children of any school can participate in this
competition, forms are available in the temple.
Thiruppavai book will be given to all participants.
For registration contact S. Ethirajan 98409 66843.
Thiruppavai recital competition on Jan. 16 in
Sri Sundaravaradaraja Perumal Temple
PORUR TIMES WISHES HAPPY PONGAL!

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Exnora Greater Chennai launches “Re-Greening Chen-
nai 2017” and “Green Campus” projects in the aftermath
of the destruction caused by Cyclone Vardah, which up-
rooted more than 1 lakh trees in Greater Chennai.
The Projects was inaugurated by Justice Dr. P. Jyothi-
mani, Judicial Member, National Green Tribunal, South-
ern Zone Chennai, by planting trees and free distribution
saplings to students at the Kanyaka Parameswari Arts
& Science College for Women (Audiappa Street, Parrys)
along with P.V. Krishna Rao, Correspondent, Dr. T. Moha-
na Shree, Principal, Dr. P.B.Vaneetha, V. Bhanu, L. Mad-
humitha (SKP College), R. Govindaraj, President, Anand
Laxman, Secretary, J. Fatheraj Jain, Dr. G. Vasundara
(Exnora Greater Chennai).
R. Govindaraj, President, Greater Chennai Exnora said
that throughout 2017 Exnora in coordination with Forest
Department and Greater Chennai Corporation has de-
cided to plant at least 12000 tree saplings within Edu-
cational institution premises, parks and residential areas
in Chennai and suburbs with the help of numerous Civic
Exnoras, Resident Welfare associations and general pub-
lic.
More than 500 students were participated in this
event and took oath to contribute to the Re-Greening ac-
tivity throughout the year.
Exnora Greater Chennai
launches “Re-Greening”
On Jan.7, Mylapore festival, Kolam contest was held in North Mada Street, Mylapore.
Many foreigners were admire with this kolam.
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Mambalam Yogi Ramsuratkumar satsang will be cel-
ebrated in Pandian Hall, Station Road, West Mambalam
on Jan.15 from 4 p.m to 6.30 p.m.
Following program
4 p.m to 5 p. m : “Yogi Ramsuratkumar” Nama Ja-
pam.
5 p.m to 5.15 p.m: “Om ShreeRam Jairam Jairam”
Ramnam.
5.15 p.m to 6.30 p.m : Ashtothram, prarthnas, Guru
Experience sharing, Arathi and Mambalam.
All are welcome. For details cell: 98847 24271.
Yogi Ramsuratkumar Satsang
on Jan.15
Maruti Suzuki in association with Radio Mirchi
organised traffic rules awareness at junction of 3rd
Avenue and Shanthi colony, Anna Nagar on Jan.10.
More than 20 volunteers create
traffic rules and have placards.
Traffic rules awareness
at Signal
A group of boys get early morning to celebrate Bhogi
festival on Jan.13.
Childrens celebrated Bhogi
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