Believe me. I tried but just couldn’t resist the temptation of singing my praises for Mylapore…so here Iam continuing to brag about this part of the city, where warmth and hospitality are ways of life. There is a certain beauty, and an uncertain charm to the place which makes this belongingness to Mylapore a great feeling. Most of us hate crowded places, but Mylapore despite the milling crowds and the commercial activities is a marvel. At the heart of a metropolis yet maintaining its good old traditions, Mylapore is an exemplary representation of the spirit of Chennai, where tradition and modernization go hand in hand, seamlessly blending into each other. Especially this part of the year when Kapali with his consort and kids is out to see us all, day and night, Mylapore with its rustic hue, takes us back to the good old days when tranquility and peace of mind used to be an integral part of our lives.There are many nostalgic moments that flash across my mind, when I think of this place; and one of those is the experience of staying up until midnight to see the Rishaba Vaghanam. The mellifluous music played by nadhaswaram vidwans, the lively crowd eagerly waiting for the Gopura Darisnam (the sight of the Lord at the entrance of the temple) it is truly a divine experience, which would stay etched in my mind for ages to come.Some things will never change…and Mylapore tops the list. The lifestyle...the agraharams, the madisar, the filter coffee, and the lively culture will stay with us forever.
No wonder Papanasam Sivan sang
kaaNak Kan koDi vEnDum Kapaliyin bhavaniyai kaana
(You need countless eyes to behold Kapali in procession)
Though all the days have something special to show-case, the ones that we generally don’t miss are Adhikara Nandhi, Rishaba Vahanam, Yanai Vahanam, Arupathi moovar, The ther, Vairasami ( the Lord decked up in diamonds looks more beautiful than usual!!)
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