Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
Music & Culture
- Nalaiya Sigarangal’s 27th Annual Music Competition: The competition featuring Carnatic and Cine vocal genres takes place on Nov. 30 at RKM School, Dhandapani Street, T. Nagar. Open to three categories (A: 5-15, B: 16-35, C: 36-70). Winners receive recording opportunities. Contact: Raman at 94444 21264 or [email protected].
- Karnataka Rajyotsava Celebration 2025: A grand cultural event on Nov. 23 (2:30 PM) at Dr. U. Rama Rau Kala Mantapa, T. Nagar. Features a Kannada movie songs orchestra, ‘Paramapada,’ led by Ramachandra Hadapad, and felicitations. Chief Guest is National award-winning actress Umashree.
- Kala Madhuryam (Hare Krishna Movement): Classical music and dance at the temple hall, Dakshina Dwaraka Dham, Thiruvanmiyur (5:20 PM).
- Nov. 16: Bhajans by Anandha Lahari, Kodambakkam.
- Nov. 22: Bhajans by Trilinga Academy of Music, Madipakkam. Contact: 96003 30108.
- Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Celebrations: The Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, is honouring the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Diverse cultural performances from Assam/North East India and participation by students of the new Tamil Department at the University of Guwahati. On Nov.15 and 16 at 6 pm at Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation.
Health
- Free Medical Camp: Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre hosts a camp covering all specialities on Nov. 18 (8:30 AM – 2:00 PM). Complimentary tests include Blood Sugar, Haemoglobin, and Urine tests. Patients get a 50% discount on major diagnostics (ECG, X-RAY, ECHO, LFT, etc.). Contact: 24938311 or 24938351.
Competitions & Workshops
- Sudoku Champs 2025: National Junior Sudoku Championship: The annual championship for categories U-10, U-12, U-15, and U-18 will be held on Nov. 16 at IITM Research Park, Taramani. Register at logicmastersindia.com/sc2025. Contact: 96324 22477.
- Children’s Day Fancy Dress Competition: Organised by the Probus Club of Chennai on Nov. 22 (10:00 AM) at the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Alwarpet. Open to children up to 8 years. Contact: Ramaraj V. (88259 81503) or Annadhurai M. (80560 01101).
- Workshops at Taneira, Adyar (4:00 PM):
- Nov. 15: Tie & Dye Workshop.
- Nov. 16: Fabric Painting Workshop.
- Nov. 22: Clay Jewel Making Workshop.
- Nov. 23: Glass Bottle Art Workshop. Contact for details and registration: 98844 40103.
- Storytelling Session: Held on Nov. 16 (11:00 AM) at the Anna Centenary Library, Kotturpuram, in collaboration with Chennai Storytellers.
- Programmes by TNAU, Guindy: Ph: 29530048.
- Nov.20: Honeybee keeping
- Nov.21: Chocolate making
Community
- Stella Maris College Alumnae Annual Meet: The Alumnae Association (AASMC) holds its annual meet on Nov. 15 at the college premises. Department Alumnae Meets are from 10:00 AM, followed by the Annual Meet at 11:30 AM. The AASMC supports the college’s Career Guidance Cell and the Student Support Fund. Contact: 89250 08264, 99621 41239, or 94440 18051.
Religious
- Karthigai Somavaram: Events on Nov. 17 at Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Adyar. Schedule includes Mahanyasa Parayanam (4:00 PM), Abhishekam to Sri Dhakshinamurthy (5:00 PM), and Rig Veda Parayanam (6:00 PM).
