Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
Festivals
Vidya Sagar to Host Inclusive ‘Namma Pasanga Angadi’ Mela
Vidya Sagar will host Namma Pasanga Angadi 2025, an inclusive mela showcasing the skills of people with disabilities. On Sept. 13 & 14, 11 am to 7 pm; At Vidya Sagar, No.1, Ranjith Road, Kotturpuram. The mela will feature over 25 stalls with handmade products, along with food, bakery delights, and a free Legal Aid Cell. Inauguration by R. Sudhan, I.A.S. (Retd.), State Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities.
Organic Food Festival
Tula, Adyar, is organising an organic food festival highlighting healthy and traditional delights like millet-based dishes, herbal teas, and jaggery sweets. Handmade organic chocolates will also be available. Waste collection and book thrift exchange by Wasted 360 Solutions included. Date: Sept. 13, 10 am–5 pm; At Arsh Vidya Mandir, Guindy.
Social Causes
Chennai Gears Up for the Planet’s Largest Coastal Cleanup
CommuniTREE will organise a mega coastal cleanup across Chennai’s coastline from Kasimedu to Kovalam. On Sept. 20, 6 am to 9 am. For group registrations: 99402 21404.
E.F.I. and GCC Launch ‘BlueCleanMarina’
The Environmentalist Foundation of India (E.F.I.) with GCC will launch #BlueCleanMarina on International Coastal Cleanup Day. On Sept. 20 & 21, 7 am to 9 am. At Marina Beach, Ashtalakshmi Beach, Kovalam Beach, Akkarai Beach.
Jumble Sale and Waste Collection Drive
Mangayarkarasi Magalir Mandram, in collaboration with ROKA and Wasted 360, will host a jumble sale and waste collection drive. Jumble sale of clothes, home utilities, and accessories. Waste management and composting session by ROKA also scheduled. Waste items collected: clothes, utilities, and recyclable waste like plastics, e-waste, X-rays, and books. On Sept. 20 from 11 am to 4 pm. At No.3, 11th Cross Street, Sastri Nagar, Adyar. Ph: 86674 99135.
Arts & Culture
Programmes at Hamsadhwani
Hamsadhwani programme schedule for this week. At Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Membership is open. Ph: 97909 09567.
- Sept.16 at 6.15 pm: Celebrating Bharat Ratna M.S.Subbulakshmi’s Birthday Concert. Vocal by Gayathri Venkatraghavan with Mysore Srikanth (violin), Manoj Siva (mridangam), Chandrasekhara Sharma (ghatam);
- Sept.20 at 6.15 pm: Special Namasankeerthanam vaibhavam jointly with Sri Krishna Sweets.
Satrangi’s Musical Tribute to Dev Anand
Satrangi presents Aap Ke Farmaish, a musical evening with popular hits from Dev Anand’s films. On Sept. 21, 5:45 pm. At TEACH Auditorium, Taramani; For tickets: 98847 78073.
Kalakshetra to Host 16th Kala Mela Kathakali Festival
Kalakshetra Foundation will present the 16th Kala Mela Kathakali Festival, themed Bhava Bhavanam – Rasa Rajasam. On Sept. 18 to 20, 6 pm daily. At Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium, Thiruvanmiyur.
- Sept.18: Thodayam by 4th-year students of Kalakshetra Foundation, followed by the story Nalacharitham.
- Sept.19: Thodayam by 4th-year students and Purappadu by PD 1st-year students, presenting the story Banayudham.
- Sept.20: Pakuthi Purappadu by PD 2nd-year students, followed by the story Bakavadham. All are welcome.
Programmes at Hare Krishna Movement
At: Dakshina Dwaraka Dham, Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur: Sept. 14, 5.20 pm: Veena recital by Shivani Academy of Music; Sept. 20, 5.20 pm: Classical Dance by Sri Madhurakalashetra.
Competitions & Learning
All-India Online Military History Quiz
The Colours of Glory Foundation is hosting a military history quiz for university students. Teams of two; free registration via WhatsApp: 94446 43852. Prelims on Oct. 4; Finals on Oct.5.
Google Play x Unity Game Developer Training Program India 2025
Google Play and Unity launch a six-month training program for developers in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Apply by Sept. 17. Results by Oct. 31. Course includes on-demand training, webinars, events, and Unity certification.
Programmes at ACL
Anna Centenary Library at Kotturpuram: On Sept. 15, 4.30 pm – Special Lecture by T.Sankar Saravanan (Principal of All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, Government of Tamil Nadu),under ‘Senthamizh Sculptors Seminar-9’, commemorating Peraringnar Anna’s 117th birthday.
Facebook Live with Dr. V.R. Devika
Muktha Films 60 will host a Facebook Live session with Dr. V.R. Devika, renowned dancer, storyteller, and educationist. On Sept. 13, 8 pm; at Muktha Films 60 Facebook Group.
TNAU Training Programmes (Guindy)
Ph: 29530048.
- Sept.18: Preparation of Millet Instant Mix.
- Sept.19: Organic Farming in Vegetable Crops.
Health
Free Medical Camp
Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre, R.A. Puram, will host a free medical camp offering consultations across all specialities, including a free Master Health Check-up. On Sept. 20, 8.30 am to 1 pm.
Religious
Purattasi & Navaratri Utsavams – Kottur Perumal Temple
The Alarmelmanga Nayika Sametha Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Kottur, will host Purattasi Sanikizhamai Utsavams from Sept. 20 with Garuda Seva and vocal concerts by Sowmya Parvathi (5.45 p.m.) and Lavanya Sundararaman (7.15 p.m.).
The Navaratri Utsavam runs from Sept. 23–Oct. 1, featuring daily Oonjal Sevai, concerts, Harikatha, and dance programs. All are welcome.
