Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
Art, Dance and Music
Kalakshetra to Host ‘Kala Mela: Melodic Confluence’
The Kalakshetra Foundation presents a two-day festival of Carnatic music under the Ministry of Culture. At Rukmini Arangam, Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur
- Oct.24: 6 pm – Carnatic Vocal by Vid. A.S. Murali; 7.30 pm – Flute Concert by Vid. T. Sasidhar
- Oct.25: 6 pm – Carnatic Vocal by Vid. Shreyas Narayanan; 7.30 pm – Violin Duet by Vid. M. V. Sreenivaas & Vid. Shertalai Siva Kumar
Programmes at Hare Krishna Movement
Kala Madhuryam — promoting classical music and dance at Dakshina Dwaraka Dham. At Hare Krishna Movement, 1st Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur. Ph: 96003 30108
- Oct.19: Classical dance by Saishishya Fine Arts Academy, Anakaputhur
- Oct.25: Carnatic songs and bhajans by Vimurchana School of Music, Shollinganallur & Perumbakkam.
Nava Rasa Fusion Mahotsav
A competitive event showcasing diverse art forms — Carnatic vocals, Bharatanatyam, Western vocals, instruments, and light music. On Oct.26, at Lakshmi Giri Convention Hall, Mylapore. To register: WhatsApp 87544 85092.
KNT Drama at Kanda Shashti Vizha
Koothapiran Navabharat Theatres presents their latest drama ‘Surukku Pai’ at the Skanda Shashti Vizha by Sashtra Satsangh. On Oct.22, 6.30 pm at Sastra Chennai Campus, AVM Avenue, Vadapalani.
Art as Light: Healing Minds, Inspiring Change
In response to growing youth anxiety and mental health concerns, a free awareness session titled ‘Art as Light: Healing Minds, Inspiring Change’ will be held on Oct.18, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Deeksha Montessori School, Thiruvanmiyur. The session will explore how art fosters self-expression, emotional regulation, and resilience. Parents, educators, teens, and young adults are encouraged to participate. Ph: 97908 30932.
Madurai Mani Rasikas Association Marks 113th Birth Anniversary
The Madurai Mani Iyer Rasikas Association will celebrate the 113th birthday of the legendary Carnatic maestro Ganakaladhara Madurai Mani Iyer with a special listening session led by Vidwan S. Saketharaman. On Oct.25,
4.15 pm – 7.15 pm at Vivekananda Hall, P.S. High School, Mylapore. Contact: Chitti Venu – 98413 13527 | Parthasarathy – 91766 02716. All are welcome.
Community Events
EFI and Ford Launch ‘Planet Action’ Hackathon on Waste Management
The Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI), in partnership with Ford, invites college students to participate in a hackathon focused on innovative waste management solutions. On Nov.7, 9 am – 4 pm at Asha Nivas, Nungambakkam. Top five winning teams receive ₹3 lakh each to implement their ideas. Apply by Oct.30. Register through EFI’s official page: https://indiaenvironment.org/.
Koothapiran Children Academy Relaunches
The academy returns to nurture children in traditional Indian art forms such as music, dance, and drama. On Nov.9 at Bhavans Mini Hall, Mylapore. Contact: 94441 85013 / 99947 90068.
Religious Events
ISKCON Invites Devotees to Host Damodara Pooja Programs
Throughout the month, ISKCON encourages devotees to organise Damodara pooja programs that include narrations of Lord Damodara’s pastimes and offering of ghee lamps. Daily lamp offering and Damodarāṣṭakam singing at 7 p.m. at ISKCON Chennai. To host a program: Call 93810 60505.
