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The Origins of Margazhi Vizha, the Chennai Music and Dance Festival Season
Written by Eesha Srinivasan Walking past a sabha, or grand auditorium, in Chennai during the month of Margazhi, you can see long lines of...
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Jan 12, 20232 min read


What is the Chennai 'Margazhi Vizhaa'?
Chennai is the land of celebration for the South Indian classical performing arts, in the form of Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam, among other forms. The Dance and Music Festival, commonly known as the 'Margazhi Vizhaa' celebrates these classical art forms in the Tamil month of 'Margazhi' , with the time duration of mid December to mid January. The birth of the festival dates back to 1927 when it was first celebrated in order to rejoice the first anniversary of Madras Mu
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Jan 3, 20222 min read


VIJAYADASHAMI - by Eesha Srinivasan (photos - Srishte and Video - Oshi and Vedika)
Many of us know of Dashami and Navarathri, but what are the stories behind these events? Well, today, we will find out! There are 2 tales...
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Oct 14, 20213 min read


'Shubh Aarambham' - Auspicious Beginnings and Lord Ganesha
In Hindu traditions, Lord Ganesh, the elephant- headed God is always synonymous with good beginnings and wisdom. We ourselves, had a...
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Sep 9, 20211 min read
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