Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
Literary Events
Conversations with Christopher C. Doyle
Acclaimed author Christopher C. Doyle, known for The Mahabharat Quest and The Pataala Prophecy Series, will engage in an exclusive discussion hosted by the Broke Bibliophiles Chennai community on Nov.2, 4 pm, at Backyard, Adyar. Free entry for ages 18+. Register via Solomon (Ph: 98847 00674).
Programmes at Anna Centenary Library (ACL), Kotturpuram
- Nov.1 (10.30 am): 17th edition of “Kurunthogai Tolpazhamaiyin Ezhucci,” a literary event reviving ancient Tamil poetry. Dr. T. Singara Saravanan will present insights into the classical anthology Kurunthogai and its cultural relevance.
- Nov.2 (4 pm): 18th edition of the Kurunthogai series. Prof. Dr. Mu. Muthuvelu (Former Head, Tamil Dept., Govt. Arts College) will speak on the historical notes and structure of Kurunthogai.
- Nov.4 (5.30 pm): A special literary event featuring discussions on several new works. Keynote by Dr. J. Baskaran, with talks by Revathi Balaji, R. Ramanan, R. Prema, Hariharan, J. Baskaran, A. Kanesharaman, and V.V.Su.
Book Launch – Payanangal… Ekkangal…
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Masilamani will release her Tamil book Payanangal… Ekkangal… on Nov.8 (5 pm) at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore. Chief guest: Dr. H.V. Hande; First copy to S.P. Muthuraman. Ph: 93804 17307.
Thirukkural Arangam – 294
Adyar Thirukkural Sangam will conduct Thirukkural Arangam – 294 on Nov.2 (10 am) at Chennai High School, Kamarajar Avenue, Adyar. Special note by S.V. Mathivanan on ‘Kuralin Kural’. Ph: 94445 04026.
The Keezhadi Narrative – A Historical Discussion
“The Keezhadi Narrative and the Aryan-Dravidian History: Revealing the Truth” will be held on Nov.1 (6 pm) at CPR Convention Centre, Alwarpet. Speaker: Prof. Ravi Prakash Arya (Maharshi Dayanand University). Organised by VIGIL & SMART.
Music & Arts
Bharat Sangeet Utsav 2025
From Nov.1–9 (4.30 PM) at Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet; this nine-day national music festival celebrates India’s cultural diversity. Organised by Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha.
- Nov 1 (4.15 pm): ‘Carnatify – Bond with Bhavam’ by Vid. S. Saketharaman and students; Conferring of the Title “Bharat Sangeet Samrat” on Vid. Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan; ‘Kural Kuzhal Innisai’ – Vid. Abhishek Raghuram (Vocal) & Vid. Sruthi Sagar (Flute).
- Nov.2: ‘Melodic Hues’ by Vid. Sandeep Narayan; ‘Bhaja Govindam – Katha Nrithyam’ – U.Ve. Dushyant Sridhar with Vid. Aditya Madhavan (Vocal) & Vid. Sruthipriya Vignesh (Dance)
- Nov.3: ‘Adada Thukkada’ featuring Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan, Vid. Vidya Kalyanaraman, Vid. Vasudha Ravi, Vid. Anahita & Apoorva Ravindran, and Vid. Lavanya Sundararaman with GCMA’s CAR Team & SAC Students; ‘Samathuvam – Equality Through Music’ by Vid. K.S. Vishnudev & Vid. N.J. Nandini (Vocal Duet)
- Nov.4: ‘Bharat Bhakthi Yatra’ – Kum. Sooryagayathri & Kum. Disha Prakash (Vocal Duet); ‘Inspirations’ – Vid. K. Bharat Sundar, Sayee Rakshith, Sumesh Narayanan
- Nov.5: ‘Shanmata Darshanam’ – Compositions of Sri Muthusvami Dikshitar by Vid. R.K. Shriramkumar with Vid. Amritha Murali, Vid. Nisha Rajagopalan, Vid. K. Gayatri, Vid. Prasanna Venkataraman, Vid. Vighnesh Ishwar & Vid. Ashwath Narayanan; ‘Carnatic Pattimandram’ – ‘Isaiyin Isaiyin valarchi thodara indraya thevai pazhaiya paaniyaa? puthiya paathaiyaa? Moderator: Pattimandram fame Raja. Speakers: Padma Bhushan Vid. Sudha Ragunathan, Dr. Nithyasree Mahadevan, Dr. Gayatri Girish, Vid. Palghat Ramaprasad, Vid. Saketharaman, and Bharathi Baskaran.
- Nov.6: Flute Mali’s Centenary Concert – Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Mohan Veena) & Vid. J.A. Jayant (Flute); ‘Nada Laya Sangamam’ – Kunnakkudi Vid. M. Balamuralikrishna (Vocal) & Vid. Nemmara Kannan (Nadaswaram)
- Nov.7: ‘Integration Through Music – Siblings in Sync’ – Trichur Brothers (Vid. Srikrishna Mohan & Vid. Ramkumar Mohan); ‘Sampradaya Sangeetham’ – Vid. Ramakrishnan Murthy
- Nov.8: ‘KAATRINILE – The Use of Wind Instruments in Film Music’ – Curated by Subhashree Thanikachalam (QFR fame) with Sai Vignesh & Srivardhini Kuchi (Vocals); ‘Singing Strings’ – Vid. Ramana Balachandhran (Veena)
- Nov.9: ‘South Meets North – Carnatic, Hindustani & Film Classics’ – Vid. S. Saindhavi, Vid. R.P. Shravan, Vid. Spoorthi Rao, Pathangi Brothers (Vid. Dhruv & Vid. Dhatre); ‘Muthuswamy Dikshitar Vaibhavam’ – Harikatha by Vid. Vishakha Hari.
Kala Madhuryam at Hare Krishna Movement
Classical performances at Dakshina Dwaraka Dham, Valmiki Nagar at 5.20 pm.
- Nov.2: Dance by Nrithya Kalakshetram, Pozhichalur.
- Nov.8: Classical music & bhajans by Abirami Sath Sangam, Chinnaporur.
Ph: 96003 30108.
Pulitzer-Winning Play – Night, Mother
The Art Factory presents Night, Mother by Marsha Norman on Nov.1 & 2 (7.30 pm) at Alliance Française, Nungambakkam. Directed by Vinod Anand, featuring Aparna Rajhesh & Abinaya. Tickets on BookMyShow.
‘Color, Sights, and Impressions’ – Group Exhibition
By Art Collective Soul featuring artists Hari, Harini, and Shaiba from Nov.8–23 at Kadambari Gallery, DakshinaChitra, ECR. Opening on Nov.8 (4 PM). Ph: 99528 94859 / [email protected].
Community Events
Children’s Day Celebration – Besant Nagar Humour Club
The Besant Nagar Humour Club and Sea View Apartments (HB) Owners Welfare Association present a Children’s Day Celebration on Nov.2 (4 pm) at Sea View Apartments, Besant Nagar. Children can register for a 3-minute joke session; prizes the same day. Ph: 94447 55430 / [email protected].
Children’s Month at DakshinaChitra
To mark Children’s Month, DakshinaChitra will host an interactive writing workshop, “Exploring Words and Letters,” by writer-editor Praveena Shivram on Nov.9 (11 AM–12 PM). For children above 11 years. Focused on creative storytelling and language exploration.
Drawing Competition by Thiruvanmiyur Kerala Samajam
On Nov.16 at Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Open to students from Class 1–12. Registration 9 am; competition 10–11.30 am. Ph: 94441 20027 / 94440 70529.
Chennai GPO – Public Grievance Redressal Meet
As part of Vigilance Awareness Week, a public meet will be held on Nov.1 (11 am) at the Chief Postmaster’s Office, Chennai GPO for feedback and grievance submission.
Workshops & Courses
Training programmes by TNAU
TNAU Information and Training Centre, Guindy, is conducting the following training programmes this week. Ph: 29530048.
- Nov.6: Preparation of Panchakaviya pooja products
- Nov.7: Mushroom Cultivation
Free Python Course (AI & ML) – ACL
16-day free course for UG students at Anna Centenary Library from Nov.8 (Sat & Sun, 2–5 pm). Register via QR code.
Yoga Classes by Sivananda Yoga Centre
New beginner batches from Nov.3 (6 am), Nov.10 (9.30 am) & Nov.17 (6.30 pm) at 3/655, Kuppam Road, Kaveri Nagar, Kottivakkam. Special student offer. Ph: 91761 06790 / 98843 13971.
