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Culture & Community

Latest news from and about the homeland

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Mannar's ancient Thiruketheeswaram temple marks close of grand festival
The annual Mahotsavam, or grand festival, of the historic Thiruketheeswaram temple in Mannar concluded last month with the Theertham ceremony, drawing thousands of devotees to one of the most ancient sites of Tamil Saivism on the island. Thiruketheeswaram is revered as one of the five Pancha Ishwarams, the ancient coastal temples dedicated to Lord Shiva that ring the island, and it is among…

Mullivaikal remembrance held in Australia

May 22, 2012

Eelam Tamils gathered in Sydney on Friday to commemorate the

Canadian Tamil youth remain bold remembering Mullivaikal

May 22, 2012

May massacre remembered in New Zealand

May 22, 2012

The Tamil Youth Organisation – New Zealand held an event to commemorate the Mullivaikal massacre on Saturday.

Tamils from across New Zealand gathered to pay there respect by laying flowers at a memorial.

Raising awareness of May 19th massacre in Belgium

May 21, 2012

Tamils in Belgium raised awareness of the war crimes and genocide that led to the massacre of Mullivaikkal, this weekend, in memory of those who perished. 

Mullivaikal remembered across America

May 20, 2012

British Tamils remember Mullivaikkal massacre

May 19, 2012

 Tamils remember those killed in the Vanni (Pictures: Tamil Guardian)

Swedish Tamils raise awareness of Mullivaikkal massacre

May 19, 2012

Mullaivaikkal remembered in Norway 3 years on

May 19, 2012

Oslo, Norway

German Tamils remember Mullivaikal in Düsseldorf

May 18, 2012

Hundreds of German Tamils marched in the capital of North-Rhine-Westphalia state to commemorate the Mullivaikal massacre.

The march ended outside the local parliament building in the city and saw several speakers. The sister of the late Brigadier Theeban lit the sacrifial flame ahead of the event.

Canadian youth look to the future as they remember

May 16, 2012

 

Mullivaikal remembrance held in Australia
Canadian Tamil youth remain bold remembering Mullivaikal
May massacre remembered in New Zealand
Raising awareness of May 19th massacre in Belgium
Mullivaikal remembered across America
British Tamils remember Mullivaikkal massacre
Swedish Tamils raise awareness of Mullivaikkal massacre
Mullaivaikkal remembered in Norway 3 years on
German Tamils remember Mullivaikal in Düsseldorf
Canadian youth look to the future as they remember
Mullivaikal remembrance held in Australia
Canadian Tamil youth remain bold remembering Mullivaikal
May massacre remembered in New Zealand
Raising awareness of May 19th massacre in Belgium
Mullivaikal remembered across America
British Tamils remember Mullivaikkal massacre
Swedish Tamils raise awareness of Mullivaikkal massacre
Mullaivaikkal remembered in Norway 3 years on
German Tamils remember Mullivaikal in Düsseldorf
Canadian youth look to the future as they remember