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12 June 2026

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…

Imperial's Tamil society launch 2011's 'Breaking the Silence'

Nov 24, 2011

Honouring the families of Eelam's heroes

Nov 22, 2011

The families of Eelam's heroes remember their loved ones, in Scarborough, Canada

Canadian Tamil university students mark run up to Maaveerar Naal

Nov 21, 2011

Junior Super Star comes to London

Nov 18, 2011

Fourth anniversary of Tamilselvan’s death commemorated in Europe

Nov 14, 2011

New university term kicks off bigger and better

Nov 14, 2011

Tamil youth promote higher education in Leicester

Nov 7, 2011

German Tamil School celebrates 22nd anniversary

Nov 2, 2011

Tamilalayam (Tamil School) Neuss celebrated their 22nd anniversary on the 15th October 2011, at Quirinus Grammar School in Neuss, Germany.

The event, celebrating the existence of the Tamil school since 1989, included dancing, music, drama and speeches from students.

Aadukalam 2011

Oct 29, 2011

Tamils protest at Commonwealth summit

Oct 28, 2011