With Vijayadasami marking an auspicious beginning for education and the arts, several institutions across Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur, and nearby areas have announced special admissions, offers, and programs. From language, music, dance, and arts to play schools, coaching, and skill development, parents and learners of all ages can find opportunities to begin their learning journey this festive season.
Language & Culture
- Thiruvanmiyur Samskrita Kendram, Thiruvanmiyur – Admissions open from Level I to VI of Samskrita Bhasha Pracharini Sabha, Chittoor. Minimum age for first level: 12 years. Balakendra classes for children, and shlokas, bhajans & devotional songs for elders. Contact: 98408 78850, 99412 17817.
- Indira Nagar Women’s Association, Adyar – New Vocal Music & Tanjore Painting classes. Existing Yoga, Bhajan, Karate, Kalari, Silambam, Keyboard, Violin, Drawing classes offered for Vijayadasami: 50% off Membership Fee. Ph: 94884 49107, 95001 74512.
Play Schools & Preschools
- Lily Pond Play School, Adyar: Aksharabhyasam announced. Surprise gift for enrollees. Ph: 90800 17521 / 80561 96769.
- Little Millennium Playschool, Thiruvanmiyur: Happy Hour + Free commute (Adyar to Neelankarai). Ph: 91760 77000.
- Seeds Preschool, Adyar: Admissions open for Playgroup, Preschool, LKG, UKG, Infant care, Daycare & Afterschool. Ph: 95000 77919; www.seedschool.co.in.
- KIDZEE: Mid-term admissions open for Playgroup & Nursery. Centres @ Kannappa Nagar & Valmiki Nagar. Ph: 98843 00080.
- Vijayadasami Special Play School Admission: Playschool, Pre-KG, Daycare, Tuitions, Drawing, Music, Keyboard. Free Vidyaarambam Kit & gift + 20% fee discount. Ph: 99414 90303.
Music, Dance & Arts
- Rajalakshmi Music Academy, Besant Nagar: Carnatic music, Violin & Veena (Online/Offline). All levels & age groups. Ph: 94468 22305 / 94973 24062.
- Natya Samarpanam Dance Academy, Besant Nagar: Bharatanatyam, Music & Yoga. Beginners & advanced, ages 5+. Ph: 99623 29135; www.natyasamarpanam.com.
- Art Splash Academy, Adyar: Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Vocals (Carnatic/Western), Bharatanatyam, Drawing. Also: Robotics (STEM, AI, Coding) & Edupro (French, German, Math, Science). Ph: 87544 85092.
- Shruthilaya School of Music & Arts: Carnatic & Western music, Trinity exam prep, Tanjore & Glass Painting. Offer: 1 month fee discount + instrument worth ₹7500 free (conditions apply). Ladies & children only. Ph: 98417 00157.
- Sri Sundara Natyalaya School of Fine Arts, Thiruvanmiyur: Bharatanatyam & Carnatic Vocal, Kalakshetra style. Offline & Online. Ph: 94445 22904 / 94867 87981.
- Lalityam, Mandaveli: Natyarambham on Vijayadasami. Bharatanatyam (Beginner–Advanced). Ph: 98403 49415.
- Kalamritam by Anusha Kannan, Thiruvanmiyur: Bharatanatyam classes (Kids & Adults, Beginners & Intermediate). Online & Offline. Ph: 97907 39366.
Academics & Coaching
- Conceptree Learning, Kasturba Nagar:– Foundation & Integrated Coaching for IIT-JEE/NEET (Classes VIII–XII & NIOS). Vijayadasami Offer: 20% off fees till Oct.15. Ph: 99620 26130 / 39.
- APJ Academy, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar: Coaching (Maths & Science, Std 6–12, CBSE/ICSE). Free demo. Other courses: Vedic Maths, Handwriting, Robotics, Art. Ph: 93635 73986, 98840 51654.
- Jolly Phonics Reading Program, Nesa Vidhya, Adyar/Thiruvanmiyur: Reading skills through interactive & multi-sensory activities. Ph: 79049 55420.
Skill Development & Activities
- Adyar Abacus Centre: Abacus Mental Arithmetic for ages 4–14. Fun maths, brain empowerment, academic improvement. Fully A/C centre. Ph: 74188 06745, 99413 23384; www.adyarabacus.com.
- Global Art: International Art Program. Vijayadasami Offer: Rs.1000 off registration (till Oct.15). Ph: 97890 64783, 95662 62366.
Express ‘N’ Talk Academy, Besant Nagar – Communication & personality development (ages 8–14). Public speaking, debates, writing. Spot registration & Vijayadasami class on Oct.2 (3–3.30 pm). Ph: 80560 77776, 73977 20758.
