2. Food festivals

Global Sizzler Festival at Girgio
Giorgio a Global Cuisine restaurant is having its Sizzler festival till 23rd February. The menu
includes aromatic vegetable sizzler, Mexican faheeta, bbq chicken, nasi goreng, chicken
cheese broccoli, Moroccan fish, veg burger sizzler and lots more. Lunch is from 12.00 Pm to
3.00 Pm and dinner is from 7.00 Pm to 11.00 Pm. At T 29, 7th Avenue, Besant Nagar,
Chennai 90. Ph No:24461828, 42040202. The Veg menu costs Rs. 210 per head and the Non-
Veg menu Rs. 275 per head.

Hotel Adithya
Valentine’s Day celebration is still going on at Hotel Adithya till 28th February between 11.00
Am and 5.00 Pm with a special menu which includes biriyani and pulao. Hotel Adithya is at,
155/1, Arcot Road, Vadapalani, Chennai 26. Ph No: 23650055,23651801.

Fish Fiesta
The chef at Bay View serves five types of fresh fish everyday with delicious aromas and
number of varieties. This festival lasts till February 28 th at Bay View, Taj Fisherman’s Cove
No 2, Covelong Beach, Chennai. Ph No: 6741 3333.

Cilantro
Delicious barbeques at Cilantro with a festival appearance. This lasts till 28th February, at
Cilantro, Le Royal Meridien, No 1, GST Road, St Thomas Mount, Chennai. Ph No: 22314343.

Punjabi Food Festival
To celebrate the harvest festival of Baisakhi, a Punjabi food festival is on at Navaratna, Hotel
Le Royal Meridian, St Thomas Mount, Chennai. The feast lasts till the end of February. It
includes all the famous dishes of Punjab. Ph No: 22314343, 43534545.

Kongunadu Food Festival
Wellington Restaurant is celebrating the Kongunadu Food Festival. This festival includes the
finest traditional cuisines of Kongunadu regions. The price of the menu is Rs.249/- per person.
The festival is till 27th February, 7.00 Pm at Sabari’s Nest, No 105, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road,
Mylapore, Chennai 4. Ph No: 28115111, 28111772.

Eating Out - 1. Buffet information

Buffet at Osteria
Osteria has introduced a new menu which includes delicious cuisine of Italian, Lebanese,
Mexican, Far Eastern and more. The Weekdays lunch buffet cost Rs.250/- , Sunday special
lunch buffet with complementry drink cost Rs.400/- . The timing is, 12.00 Pm to 3.00 Pm, and
7.00 Pm to 11.00 Pm. At 36, Royapettah High Road, Chennai. Ph No:66773333, 9790962605.

Midnight Buffet at Paprika
Paprika presents a Midnight Buffet on all Fridays and Saturdays. This special Buffet offers food
which includes salads, biriyanis, desserts. The meal is priced at Rs.395 plus tax. This buffet is
at Paprika, Courtyard by Marriot, Teynampet, Chennai 18. The buffet starts at 12 midnight
and is on till 2.30 Am. Contact Number 66764488.

Benzz Park Tulip
Special offer, Come as 3 pay for 2 at lunch and dinner buffet at Porsche multicuisine
restaurant, Benzz park. This offer is only from Monday to Friday. The cost is Rs.359/- per
person. At Benzz Park Tulip No 61, Thirumalaipillai Road, T Nagar, Chennai 17
Ph No:28159999, 42189999.

Westin Park Restaurant
This restaurant gives an exclusive lunch and dinner buffet. Lunch buffet is at 12.30 Pm to 3.00
Pm and Dinner buffet is at 7.30 Pm to 11.00 Pm. The cost of Lunch and Dinner buffet is
Rs. 294/- per head. The Menu includes Biriyani, Soups, 5 Non Veg items, 5 types of variety
rice and desserts. It is located at No 39, Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 8. Ph No: 28527171

Buffet at Curry Leaf Restaurant
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The Weekend buffet is available in this restaurant. Friday with
dinner buffet, Saturday with lunch and dinner buffet and Sunday with lunch buffet. The lunch
buffet is at 12.30 Pm and dinner buffet is at 7.30 Pm. Cost of the buffet starts at Rs. 250/- to
500/- for 2 persons. It is located at Curry Leaf restaurant, The Chariot, No 4, Thirumalai Road,
T Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph No: 28341212, 28340412. Mail Id : info@thechariotchennai.com
http://www.thechariotchennai.com"

Unlimited Buffet at Palmshore Restaurant
An unlimited buffet offer at Palmshore Restaurant. The menu includes starter, soups, biriyani,
fried rice, salads, desserts and ice creams. On Saturdays, there is a dinner buffet costing
Rs. 250/- per head and on Sundays the lunch buffet costs Rs. 250/- per person. It is located
at No 108, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai 4. Ph No: 42102244, 42102245.

Buffet at Grains Of Paradise
An executive lunch buffet at just Rs.199 per head. The menu includes 2 starters, 2 soups, 2 to
3 Indian dishes, naan, roti and ice cream. It is available at No 105, 1st Floor, Chamiers Road,
R A Puram, Chennai. Ph No: 64589999.

Courtyard
A food Festival going on at Rhapsody with the authentic flavours of Italian cuisines. The buffet
menu includes soup, salad, continental food and desserts. The lunch buffet cost Rs. 704 per
head and the dinner buffet cost Rs. 899 per head. This festival lasts till 28th February at 7.00
Pm. Marriott, 564, Anna Salai, Chennai 18. Ph No: 66764000.

Bargain Sales, Discount Offers Etc

Eve's Fest Women’s Shopping Festival
Women’s Shopping festival happening at Valluvarkottam for social cause. This Event is
sponsered by Shree Shabnam women beauty clinic. This exhibition contains all household
accesories and whatever a woman needs and many gifts. Starts on 27th February and lasts till
1st March. At Valuvarkottam, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34. Timing is from 9.00 Am to 7.00
Pm. Ph No: 45036222.

Rupkali
Up to 50% off on all designer sarees. It is the Annual Clearance sale.This sale is at Rupkali No
995 B, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Chennai 40. Ph No: 42171107.

Sting
Flat 40% off on all accessories at Sting. The sale is happening at Anna Nagar
Ph No:42108907, Besant Nagar Ph No: 45587339, and at Spencer Plaza Ph No: 43516841.

Reid And Taylor
Buy one and get one free on garments and accessories at Reid and Taylor. Other exiting offers
are also available. Sale is at The Exclusive Reid And Taylor Store, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, Ph
No:42693253.

Koutons
Pay for 1 and get 4 on all mens garments, and flat 80% off on mens jackets, pullovers, sweat
shirts and track suits. 50% + 49% off on all ladies and kids winter garments. 50% off on
footwear. Sale is at Koutons Family Store No 3, Pondy Bazar, T Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph No:
45011212. Also at,
Velachery Ph No:32464159
Nungambakkam Ph No:32450588
Anna Nagar Ph No:45082167
Kodambakkam Ph No:43578120
Spencer Plaza Ph No:43516737.

Park Avenue
Up to 50% off on all garments of Park. This sale is till 1st March at Park Avenue Stores, C 56
1st Avenue, Anna Nagar, Ph No:45500160. No 5, Citi Centre, 2nd Floor, Dr.Radhakrishnan
Salai, Chennai 4 Ph No:43577111. Also at,
Adyar Ph No:24421485
T Nagar Ph No:42070281
Nungambakkam Ph No: 28331677
Vadapalani Ph No:43599991

Shoppers Stop
Up to 51% off sale at Shoppers Stop. Discounts on menswear, womenwear, kidswear, toys,
bath and bed linen, homeware, footwear, leather and accessories. Great offers also on
cosmetics, perfumes, watches, sunglasses and jewellery. Sale is at KRM Centre, Harrington
Road, Chetpet, Chennai. Ph No: 28363352. Kuppu Arcade, Venlatanarayan Road, T Nagar,
Chennai 17. Ph No:42641850.

Mothercare Sale
Mothercare has announced its end of season sale worth up to 51% off. This offer is for
Maternity Lingerie, Baby Fashion, Pushchairs, Baby Sleep Suits, Kids Wear and much more.
Sale is till 8th March at Kuppu Arcade, Panagal Park, T Nagar, Chennai 17.

Lifestyle
Take 3 of any and pay for only 1, or buy 1 and get flat 50% off on all garments. Sale starts on
22nd and open till stock last. This offer is for business suits, designer suits, jackets, blazers,
gilets and formal trousers. This offer takes place at Lifestyle City Center, Mylapore, Chennai
4.Ph No: 28477788

Exhibition Cum Sale
This exhibition cum sale is organized by Mrignayanee. Cotton saris, churidhar sets, bed
sheets, wall panels, bagh printed saris etc are the highlight of this sale. There is a discount of
20% on all items. This sale extends till 21st February at TNHB Complex, 180 Luz Church Road,
Mylapore, Chennai 4. Ph No:24985497.

Chanderi Mela
Exhibition cum sale of Chanderi sarees and textiles. This sale is till 25th February at TNHB
Complex, No 180, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai 4. Ph No: 9444120027.

Sakhi
End of season sale offer for sarees, salwar, suits, nightwear, dupattas, tops, skirts and lots
more at Sakhi, a Wholesaler and Retailer shop. F 111, Spencer Plaza, 1st Floor, 1st Phase,
Ph No: 28496175. And at D102, Anna Nagar East, Chinthamani. Ph No: 42611292. This sale
goes on till February end.

Rehane
Rehane is having its annual sale of fashion wear. There is a special discount offer of up to 50%
off on all accessories. This sale extends till February 28th only at Rehane, No 1/125,
Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai. Ph No: 2833 3888

Sale at Bombay Dyeing
Bombay Dyeing has announced a tempting sale of up to 25% off on selected Bombay Dyeing
bed and bath linen products. This offer is till February 28th at The Bombay Dyeing Store,
Pondy Bazaar, T Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph No: 28154196.

Mangharam Sale
The sale up to 50% off on all accessories like Sarees, Silks, Laces, Dress Materials, Churidars,
Dupattas, Nighties, Burkas, Western Outfits and Fashion Jewellery only at T.Mangharam No
49, Rattan Bazaar, Parry’s Corner, Chennai 3. Ph No: 42624141, 25355722. Shop is open on
Sundays also.

Muslin Sale
Muslin is celebrating its 1st Anniversary with special discount offers up to 70% and free gifts.
This offer is for Fabrics, Furnishings and all Accessories. Sale is going on at No 25, K.B.Dasan
Road, Teynampet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 24361754, 42112421.

Home Centre Lifestyle
Exclusive home furniture, home furnishings and home decorations are on sale. Up to 60% off
offer lasts till February 22nd at Home Centre Lifestyle, No 81 TTK Road, Alwarpet ,Chennai 18.
Ph No: 24980008.

Annual Furniture Sale
Sale up to 40% on complete furniture range, like Sofas, Beds, Dining Table, Bars, Consoles
and Coordinates only at Usha Lexus Furniture, No 30, Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Chennai 35.
Ph No: 24323136, 24323157. Near Venkateshwara Hospital.

Nitraa Sale
Discount up to 40% on all Home Furniture, Office Furniture, Modular Kitchen and Turnkey
Projects. Sale is at No C4, Phase 3, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 97. Ph No : 22250677,
22253064. They have exclusive showroom at Adyar Ph No: 42117909. Anna Nagar Ph No:
26200801. Teynampet Ph No: 42132002. Royapettah Ph No: 42075120, 28133216.
Chromepet Ph No: 22380262. and Vadapalani Ph No: 24731070.

Witco
End of season sale on luggage, men’s wear and bags up to 40% off only at Witco No 103,
Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai 17, Ph No: 24342963. Also at Adyar, Anna Nagar, Cathedral
Road and Mylapore.

Dora Bag Mall
Up to 50% off on Bags, Trolleys, Belts and Wallets only at The Dora Bag Mall, AH 16, Shanti
Colony Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai 40. Opposite to Sony Ericsson Showroom.

Tanishq Special Offer
There are discounts of upto 25% off on diamond jewelery at Tanishq. Every jewellery piece is
certified for purity. This offer lasts upto February 28th at No 1, Sashthri Nagar, 2nd Avenue,
MG Road, Adyar, Chennai. Ph No: 4215 1919, 6551 7251.

Specsmakers
Flat 100% off on frame or lens. Purchase a complete spectacle pair and get either lens or the
frame free. This offer is valid till February 21st at Specsmaker No 5, Thirumalaipillai Road, T
Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph No: 42694142.
No F 25, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar East, Chinthamani, Chennai. Ph No: 42611012

Fastrack
Flat 25% off on all sunglasses. This offer starts from February 7th and lasts till 1st of March.
The price range of this offer starts at Rs.521. the sale is at World Of Titan and Titan
showrooms.

Lady In Red At Nathella
Grand Ruby sale at 10% off and no making charges and get a gift for purchases made – a
candle light dinner for two at hotel Taj Coromandel. This off sale is till 9th March. At Nathella
No 37, South Usman Road, T Nagar. Ph No: 42831111.

Classic Elite II Diamond Dial
Timond launches the limited edition 'Classic Elite II Diamond Dial' series. The watch case is of
18 carat yellow gold and is mounted with 391 pieces of twinkling diamonds set on the dial.
This sale is till 28th February, at GRT and Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers. Ph No: 28493040.

Other interesting stuffs

Apollo Clinic
The Apollo Clinic in Alwarpet is conducting a ‘Good Health Camp’ for just Rs. 900/- only. This camp
includes Blood Sugar - Fasting, Blood Sugar - Post Prandial, Urine Routine, Lipid Profile, ECG, X-Ray
Chest and Physician Consultation. This camp is till 28th February at The Apollo Clinic, Old No 12, New
No 18, Prithvi Avenue, Off St Mary’s Road, Chennai 18. Ph No: 24672200, 24672211. Mail Id :
alwarpetcliniq@apollohospitals.com.

Painting Exhibition
A.V.Dhanushkodi is having an exhibition of paintings based on Mythology, Legend and
Literature. This painting exhibition ‘Back To The Past - 3’ will be on from 16th February till 27th
February, 11.00 Am to 7.00 Pm at Gallery Sri Parvati, 28/160 Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai
18.

Young Picasso - a painting exhibition
The Young World in association with Apparao Galleries has organized an exhibition cum sale of
the paintings. This exhibition includes the paintings of the participants who participated in the
Young World painting competition held on 2008. This exhibition lasts till 22nd February, at The
Apparao Galleries, No 7, Wallace Gardens, 3rd Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34. Ph No:
28589060.

Collection Feb’09
Collections of Niki Mahajan, are displayed at Amethyst No 14, Padmavathi Road, Jeypore
Colony, Gopalapuram, Chennai. Ph No: 28351627. This exhibition lasts till 28th February

Evoluzione
Designers Ankur Modi and Priyanka Modi are exhibiting their latest collection named Carnival
in Crete, only at Evoluzione. No 30, Khader Nawaz Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34.
February 16th to March 15th. Ph No: 28333627.

Hidesign’s Spring Summer Collection
Hidesign launches its spring summer collection. It has a collection of artistic, sleek, style, eco
friendly day bags. This exhibition lasts till 28th February at Hidesign, Ispahani Centre, No
123/124, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai. Ph No:28332111, 42141487.

Painting exhibition
An exhibition of paintings by A Arul Oli and M A Arul at La Galeria D Expression.til 28th
February. Timing is from 11.00 Am to 7.00 Pm. Exhibition held at La Galerai D'Expression,
Ambassador Pallava, No 30, Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 8. Ph No : 28554476.

Important Working Women Hostels in Chennai

1. Accomodation for Working Women
This hostel is meant only for working women. It has very good facilities. The charges in this
hostel is Rs. 3800 per month including food. It is located at No 42/93, Canal Bank Road, CIT
Nagar, Chennai 35. Opposite CIT Nagar Market and near Temple Tower. Ph No: 9789091975,
9940227358. Contact person is Ms.Sreedevi and Mr.Gajendran.

2. Akshayaa Ladies Hostel
This hostel has three branches in Chennai. They charge Rs. 2500/- per month including food.
This hostel is located at New No 4 Old No 15, 2nd Cross Street, VOC Nagar, Anna Nagar East,
Chennai 102. Ph No: 26631272, 9841090354. Near Chinthamani Balaji Bavan Hotel. Contact
person is Ms.Bhagya. The other branch is in New No 28 Old No 67, Ameerjan Street,
Choolaimedu, Chennai 94. Ph No : 24802349. New No 64 Old No 70, Arcot Road, Saligramam,
Chennai 93 Ph No: 23765852.

3. Annai Working Womens Hostel
The registration fee cost is Rs.150 and term fee is Rs. 3000/- per month including food. Contact
person is Ms.Devi. This hostel is located at No 54, Chellapilaiyar Koil Street, Royapettah, Chennai 14.
Ph No:28546227. Opposite to Divya Medical Shop. It has another branch in No 21, Alagar Perumal Koil
Street, Vadapalani, Chennai 26. Behind Kamala Theatre.

4. Eves Residential Ladies Hostel
Contact person is Ms.Rama. It is located at No 20, Swarnambika Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai-
92. Ph No: 23771860. Behind Devikarumari Amman Theatre. The charges are, Rs. 2700 and Rs.2900
per month including food. The other branch is at No 1, Shanthi Nagar, Saligramam, Chennai 93.

5. M.M.Womens Hostel
Ms.Alamelu takes care of this hostel. The charge is Rs.3600/- per month including food. It is located at
No 8/9 1st Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai 34. Ph No: 42068556, 28212221. It has many branches
in Chennai, Adyar Ph No: 42018320. Besant Nagar Ph No:42151712. Anna Nagar Ph No: 26213653.
Mylapore Ph No: 24980951. Perungudi Ph No:42629670.

6. Rani Hostel
Ms.Saranya is taking care of this hostel. They have homely, hygienic and neat environment. Safety
and security rooms are available on sharing basis. Transport facility is available for working women. It
is located at No 44 A, Rajaraman Street, Vivekanandha Nagar, K K Nagar West, Chennai 78. Ph No
24742838, 9841700808. Behind Miot Hospital. Mail Id : ranihostel@yahoo.co.in.

7. Mohans Nest
Mr.Mohan Kumar is taking care of this hostel. They have different charges per month depending upon
the facility - Rs. 2500, 3500 and 4500, along with food. They give good facility, spacious rooms on
sharing basis, hygienic food, good drinking water and much more. It is located at New No 23 Old No 11, Jagannathan Garden Street, Teynampet, Chennai 18. Ph No: 9884027289. Mail Id:
mohansnestwomenshostel@yahoo.in. Near Teynampet signal.

8. Loyal Ladies Hostel
It is located at No 4/6, 3rd Street, Buddhar Colony, Karambakkam, Porur, Chennai 116. Ph No:
24761123. Mail Id: llh@yahoo.com. Website: www.loyalhostel.com. Safe Spacious and affordable Ac
and Non AC rooms are available for working women. They provide Veg and Non Veg food. Contact
person is Ms.Premalatha.

9. Bethele Ladies Hostel
Ms.Jennifer is taking care of this hostel. Secure rooms are available on sharing basis for working
women. They provide Veg and Non Veg food. It is located at No 17, Kumaran Kodial, 2nd Street, Old
Mahabalipuram Road, Thoraipakkam, Chennai 96. Near RRE Bus Stop. Ph No: 66325499. They have
another branch at T Nagar. Ph No: 66369725.

10. Vasantham Home Ladies Hostel
Ms. Sabitha is taking care of this hostel. They have spacious rooms with all facilities on sharing basis
for working women. It has secured environment. It is located at No 7/13, Peace Cottage, Pillaiyar Koil
Street, Ekkaduthangal, Chennai 97. Ph No: 22253522, 9962750030. Mail Id:
vasanthamhome@yahoo.com.

Plays

Black and Blue and the Other Hues
Stella Maris College has staged a variety of plays including Joseph, Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Antigone, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dragon and much more. Its Annual Production this
year is titled as ‘Black and Blue and Other Hues’. More than just a dramatic performance, it is
a collection of many short stories. The Show Dates are 21st February at 2.30 Pm and 22nd
February at 9.00 Pm. At Stella Maris College Campus No 17, Cathedral Road, Chennai. Tickets
priced at Rs. 100 and Rs. 200. Ph No: 9841537039. Mail Id curtaincall.smc@gmail.com.

Engamma
The Mylapore Fine Arts Club is organising a play titled "Engamma" performed by Marina. At
Mylapore Fine Arts Club, No 45, Musiri Subramaniyam Road, Mylapore, Chennai 4.
On February 21st at 6:45 pm. Ph No: 24997755, 24640055. Tickets are priced Rs. 50 & 100

Poramai
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in association with Sri Krishna Sweets & Nataka Academy presents a
Vintage Drama directed by Kovai KRS - ‘Poramai’. At Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, No 20,
Maharajapuram, Santhanam Road, T Nagar, Chennai 17. On February 22nd at 6:30 pm
Ph No: 28140806, 28143965. All are welcome.

Alwhaa
Natakapriya drama troupe will perform a stage drama called ‘Alwhaa’ directed by
Mr.S.Ve.Shekher at Vani Mahal, Chennai, on 22nd February at 7.00 Pm. For tickets contact
23612232, 9790905588. Ticket price is, Rs, 200, 300, 500, 750, 1000.

Comedy Play
Crazy Mohan is performing in his brand new comedy ‘Chocolate Krishna’ at Pitty Thyagaraya
Hall, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar, on 15th February at 5.00 Pm and 7.15 Pm.
Ph No: 23612232, 9790905588. This drama will again be performed on 22nd at Vani Mahal at
4.00 Pm.Ticket price starts from Rs. 200, 300, 500, 750, 1000.

Dance

Natyarangam
Narada Gana Sabha is organising Natyarangam’s Bharathanatyam performance given by
Swetha Pachande and Meenakshi Srinivasan. At Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, No 314, TTK
Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. On Feb 21st Ph No: 24993201. All are welcome.

Andal Charitram Dance Drama
Kalakshethra Foundation is organizing Rukmani Devi birthday celebrations and presenting
Andal Charitram, a dance drama programe. At Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium,
Dr.Muthulakshmi Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 41. On February 27th at 6.30 Pm. Ph No:
24521169, 24520836. Ticket price starts from Rs. 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500

Kuchipudi by Shantala Shivalingappa
Kalakshetra Foundation is organising Rukmani Devi Birthday Celebrations and presenting
dance concert by Shantala Shivalingappa (Kuchipudi). At Bharata Kalakshethra Auditorium,
Dr.Muthulakshmi Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 41. On February 28th at 6.30 Pm Ph No:
24521169, 24520836. Tickets are priced, Rs. 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500

Centre Stage 2K9
Limelite and Let’s Dance in association with Arihant presents Centre Stage 2K9 featuring international
dance styles. This dance program is choreographed by Mansoor Ahmed, Guest performance given by
International Dancer Veve from Brazil. Lets Dance is an institute for dance and performing arts.
Programe is on 21st February at 7.00 Pm and on 22nd February at 6.00 Pm. Tickets are priced at
Rs. 300, 500, 700 and 1000. Donor passes available at Let’s Dance Studio, Landmark and Matsya.
Ph No:9003333347.

Entertainment

Ghananjani – a programme with the masters.
The Sakti Foundation presents the 18th annual fund raiser ‘Ghananjani’, a music concert.
Artists Zakir Hussain (tabla), U.Shrinivas (mandolin), Sivamani (percussion), Dominique Di
Piazza (bass guiter) and Stephen Devassy (keyboard) will take part in this program. The event
will be held at 6.15 Pm on February 21st at the Music Academy. Donor passes priced at
Rs.500, 1000 and 2000 are available at The Sakti Foundation No 9, Manikeswari Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai 10. Ph No: 26611213, 9952988499.

Mahashivarathri 2009 – Night long Satsang with
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev
MAHASHIVARATHRI, which falls in February / March every year, is very significant among the
festivals of India. This night celebrates the Grace of Shiva, who is considered the Adi (first)
Guru from whom the yogic tradition originates. The planetary positions on this night are such
that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is enormously
beneficial for one's physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware throughout the
night. In addition, the benefit of any yogic practices performed on this night multiply
manifold.
Mahashivarathri is celebrated as a nightlong Sathsang with Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev realized
Master, Yogi and profound Mystic of our times. Sadhguru's discourses and powerful
meditations, interspersed with lively and colorful programs by world renowned artists, offer an
unforgettable cultural and spiritual experience
Meticulously organized, this festival has become increasingly popular, drawing over 4 lakh
people last year at Coimbatore and over 12000 people at Chennai alone.
ANNADHANAM is offered as prasadam for all.
This year Mahashivarathri falls on 23rd February and celebrations will begin from 6pm onwards
to 24th February 6 am.
In Chennai it will be celebrated at three venues simultaneously.
1. Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam
2. New Hall Railway Stadium, Perambur
3. DAV Higher Secondary School, Adambakkam
Musical performances by Gundecha Brothers, India Ocean, Sounds of Isha and
more…..
Be present along with your family and friends to join in celebration of this rapturous night!
AASTHA channel broadcasts this event live from Isha Centre, Coimbatore.
For more information, contact - 044 24842424 / 9940633255

Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan
Maharashtra Lalit Kala Nidhi presents a Musical concert at Narada Gana Sabha, No 314, TTK
Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18, at 5.30 pm on 22nd February. Performance given by Satish Vyas
– Santoor, Mukundraj Deo on the Tabla, Parween Sultana – Vocal, and Shrinivas Achrya
playing the Harmonium. Ticket are priced Rs. 100, 200 and 300 and are available at
Landmark. Ph No: 24993201.

SPB Musical Nite
A Musical Evening by Mr.S.P.Balasubramaniam will be held on 21st of February, 6.00 Pm at
Sacred Heart Mat Hr Sec School, Mount Road, Chennai 2. Ph No: 28352118, 9841015077,
9840784555. The chief guest will be actor Vijay. Ticket price is, Rs. 500 and 1000. Tickets are
available at School Office, Landmark, Fruit Shop on Greams Road, Gangotri and Nilgiris.

Mitafest ’09 – celebrating Diamond Jubilee of MIT
MIT celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Year and Mitafest. This year’s highlight is a concert by
Anuradha Sriram and a rock show by Karthik on February 20th. A video jockey workshop
by Pooja and Gibran of SS Music and Levis fashion show on 22nd February. Professional shows,
Adzap, Treasure Hunt, Potpourri, Quizzes and funfilled events are part of the other schedule of
the programe. Mitafest has been held for the past 60 years in MIT. This is one of the oldest
college festival. The programe is for three days and four nights at the college campus.

U.K.Muralis Music Nite
U.K.Murali is a unique singer who has sung for 18 hours nonstop on 25 different voices. He
has his own light music orchestra called Udaya Raagam Innisai Mazahai. They have performed
shows in all south Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. In
Chennai this orchestra is giving its performance at Kamarajar Arangam, on 22nd Feb at 6.00
Pm. Ph No: 23612232, 9790905588. Ticket price starts from Rs. 250, 500, 1000.

Bharat Kumar Musical Concert
Naada Inbam is organizing a musical concert. Those who perform are, Bharat Kumar (Vocal),
Amritha Murali (Violin) and Mannarkoil J. Balaji (Mrudangam). At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2,
Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 4. On February 26th at 6:00 PM. Ph No: 24992692, 24992672.
All are welcome.

Pattabhirama Pandit Musical Concert
Charsur Arts Foundation is organizing a musical concert. The performance will be given by
T S Pattabhirama Pandit (Vocal). At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai
4. On February 22nd at 6:30 pm. Ph No: 24992672, 24465150. All are welcome

Krishnamurthy Musical Concert
Madurai Mani Iyer Day is organized by Naada Inbam with a musical concert performed by B.
Krishnamurthy (Vocal), Vittal Ramamurthy (Violin) and Vellore Ramabhadran (Mrudangam).
At Raga Sudha Hall, No 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai 4. On February 21st at 6:00 pm
Ph No: 24992692, 24992672. All are welcome.

Music and Drama concert organized by Hamsadhwani
Hamsadhwani is organising a Music and Drama festival during the course of the next week.
On February 21st at 6:00 pm.
Maharajapuram Ramachandran (Vocal), Nagai Muralidharan (Violin) and Tiruvarur
Bhaktavatsalam (Mrudangam). At The Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai 20. Ph No: 24915555, 24418756. Tickets are priced Rs. 50 and 100.
On February 22nd at 6:15 pm
Performance by Jayanthi Kumaresh (Veena), Patri Satish Kumar (Mrudangam) and S.
Karthick (Ghatam).
On February 23rd at 6:00 pm. A musical concert performed by R. Suryaprakash (Vocal),
M.A. Krishnaswamy (Violin) and Neyveli Narayanan (Mrudangam).
Feb 26, 2009
Artists performing are, Lakshmi Rangarajan (Vocal), Mysore Srikanth (Violin) and
Poongulam Subramaniam (Mrudangam).
On Feb 27th at 6:30 pm.
Mambalam Sisters (Vocal), R. Hemalatha (Violin), Kallidaikurichi Sivakumar (Mrudangam)
and K.S. Rangachari (Khanjira) will be performing. At Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar,
Adyar, Chennai 20. Ph No: 24915555, 24418756. Tickets cost Rs. 50 and 100.

Kalakshetra – eminent artists performing
Rukmani Devi Birthday Celebrations going on at Kalakshetra, programe starts on 23rd
February and lasts till March 1st. It will take place at Kalakshetra, Bharata Kalakshetra
Auditorium, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai 41. Ticket rates are, Rs. 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 500.
Ph No: 24521169. Programe dates are,
On 26th February 6.30 Pm Violin – Sitar Jugalbandhi. Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan - Sitar,
Ravindra Yavagal - Tabla, Lalgudi GJR Krishnan - Violin, Thiruvarur Vaidhyanathan -
Mridangam.
On 27th February 6.30 Pm Andal Charitram Dance – Drama by Kalakshetra Repretory.
On 28th February 6.30 Pm Kuchipudi by Shantala Shivalingappa
On 1st March 6.30 Pm Kannappar Kuravanji Dance – Drama by Kalakshetra Repretory.

Annual Music & drama Festival at Nayaki
Nayaki celebrates its 14th Year Music Festival from 21st February till March 1st. At Abirami
Chidambaram Community Hall, No 1/3A, River View Road, Kotturpuram. Inaugration will be at
5.30 Pm by Mr.R.Seshasayee and chief guest will be Ashok Leyland. The Nayaki award is given
to Rukmini Ramani along with cash prize. Revathy Ramachandran dance recital will be
followed by the innaugration at 6.45 Pm. The schedule of the programe is as follows,
On 22nd Feb 6.15 Pm performance by N.Vijay Siva
On 23rd Feb 6.15 Pm UAA presents Y.Gee Mahendran in Swadeshi Aiyar
On 24th Feb 6.15 PmViolin recital by Kanyakumari and Sanjeev
On 25th Feb 6.15 Pm Musical concert by S.Karthik
On 26th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by O.S.Arun
On 27th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by Ranjani and Gayatri
On 28th Feb 6.15 Pm performance by Gayatri and Girish
On 1st March 6.15 Pm performance by Malladi Brothers.