Talk by Dr. Chithra Madhavan
Venue: Chamiers, Chamiers Road, Chennai 600 028
Time: 5.30 pm – 6 pm – refreshments; 6 pm – 7 pm – Talk
Chennai Heritage – Madras Musings Lecture Series
Open to all. No prior registration required.
Venue: Amethyst, Whites Road, Chennai 600 014
Time: 5.30 pm – 6 pm – refreshments; 6 pm – 7 pm – Talk
Chennai Heritage – Madras Musings Lecture Series
Open to all. No prior registration required.
Venue: The Park, Anna Salai Chennai 600 006
Time: 5.30 pm – 6 pm – refreshments; 6 pm – 7 pm – Talk
Chennai Heritage – Madras Musings Lecture Series
Open to all. No prior registration required.
Photos from The Hindu Archives will be on display.
Aug 11- Sep 9
At Central Metro, Guindy Metro, Vadapalani Metro, Thirumangalam Metro, Koyambedu Metro, Airport Metro, Wimco Nagar Metro and Kathipara Urban Square
Aug 14- Sep 9
The Hindu Office, Anna Salai.
People can register and book a slot here to visit the exhibition at The Hindu office premises https://madeofchennai.thehindu.com/
Venue: Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, 1, Anderson Road, Cochin House, Chennai 600 006
Time 10 a.m.
Chief Guest: Lt.Col. Suresh Nair. P
Organised by Asan Memorial Sr. Sec School
Screening of Westminster Abbey of the East – A documentary film on the historic St Mary’s church at Fort St.George
By Rev. Dr. J. Krubha Lily Elizabeth
Direction: Rafiq Ismail
Produced by Kattiyakari Productions and CSI Diocese of Madras
Date: 23-8-23
Time: 5.30 PM
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Centre, Taramani
Open to all
Release of postcards featuring Madras in its iconic style. Meet up of Postcrossers,
Venie: Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Road.
Time: 4.00 pm onwards
Organised by Postally Postcards along with Hue Bazaar and Philaphile
Please register in the form: https://forms.gle/fm6eovFAZ9jwkGQJ9
For Meetup Enquiry and Cards : 7448523232, 7397110067
The 12th session of the Chennai Heritage Forum will be held in collaboration with Vaayil, an initiative that is working towards documenting the lesser-known heritage of Tamil Nadu. The team at Vaayil has been tenaciously recording wayward and forgotten structures in the interiors of the state, to ensure that some form of documentation exists. The session will engage in dialogues along these lines and will focus on the need to document and preserve the built heritage that surrounds us.
The session will be free and open to all, and the participants will be guided on simple methods and techniques to adhere to while carrying out the process of heritage documentation. The focus will be on public participation in the documentation of historic structures. The session will also include the participants engaging in an exercise – documenting parts of a heritage structure.
Organised by: Madras Inherited and Vaayil
Date: 20.08.2023
Time: 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Venue: Wesley School, Royapettah
Charges: Free
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWKexnqOI801KpUHll4NPpukosaeMy1USvU03eB08j0zQh-g/viewform
Magnificent and intriguing architecture, a melting pot of cultures and religions, and mouth-watering cuisines can all be found in Triplicane. What better way to discover Chennai’s unique and diverse cuisine offerings than to stroll along one of the busiest streets of Triplicane?
Join the walk on what promises to be an exciting, lip-smacking, and enjoyable heritage food walk!
Organised by: Madras Inherited and Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC)
Date: 27.08.2023, Sunday
Time: 04:00 pm – 06:00 pm
Assembling Point: Opposite Amir Mahal, Bharati Salai
Charges: Rs. 600 per participant, inclusive of food items and souvenirs
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfswid1rsaLWOGfbF6Moe4y2xppBi4POgMvq5JxVih05J97PA/closedform
Mount Road is a Chennai icon!
Madras and Mount Road are intertwined deeply in the hearts of all the city’s residents and we want to celebrate its architecture, history, and people!
Come and explore the unique buildings on Mount Road, and discover the stories of institutions that have been here long before the road became its bustling present. Enjoy and regale in the history and architecture of these commercial establishments and glorious buildings of the famous artery of Madras.
Organised by: Madras Inherited and The Hindu
Date: 27.08.2023, Sunday
Time: 07:00 am – 09:00 am
Assembling Point: Agurchand Mansion, Anna Salai
Charges: Free
Registration link: Write to us at mail@madrasinherited.in or send a message to +91 89257 04437
The land of St. Peter’s, of the Jal Phiroj Clubwala Dar-e-Meher, of the oldest railway station in South India, of institutions and establishments decade and centuries-old, and of the diverse communities and cultures that make the area vivid and lively – the northern suburb of Royapuram is a land of treasures.
Join the walk and behold the town unfold, the remnants of the past co-existing with the modern developments, as well as the religious harmony that this locality proudly exhibits and espouses.
Walk around the Madha Streets of Royapuram and discover this spectacular town!
Organised by: Madras Inherited and The Times of India
Date: 20.08.2023, Sunday
Time: 06:30 am – 08:30 am
Assembling Point: St. Peter’s Church, Royapuram
Charges: Free
Registration link: https://www.chanceyilla.in/city-trails.php
One-day trip along the ECR in Chennai organised by Heritage Inspired, a research-based tour organization.
The trail helps us understand our coastal ecosystem and the intricate connections between the marshland, the river, the estuary, the sand dunes, the pristine beaches and the marine life and birds as we explore the 115 km stretch from Adyar upto Alamparai Fort.
It is open for all age groups, both fun-filled and experiential learning.
Tour covers:
• Experts – Marine biotechnologist & environmentalists.
• Executive A/C Bus
• Breakfast with tree walk
• Traditional lunch and relaxation at an Eco Villa
• Early Dinner
Tour fee – Rs 3500 per adult. Rs 2500 for children 8 to 12 years, Rs 1500 for children from 7 years and below (bus seat cost only)
Organised by Heritage Inspired.
To Register: https://heritageinspired.in/neithal-trail
Call– 6381143530
The 10th year of awards to 6 Chennaites who have done excellent work in their field.
Organised and recognised by Champions of Chennai.
Venue: Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, P.S. Higher Secondary School campus, R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore.
Chief Guest: Prof. V. Kamakoti, director, IIT Madras
Open to all.
Talk by Rangarathnan Gopu
On August 19, 2023 At 6 p.m.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Luz, Mylapore
Organised by Tamil Heritage Trust
To watch online, register at bit.ly/THT-tamil-reg
Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Royapettah’s neighbourhood? Join the exciting Photo Walk that promises to reveal this historic area’s hidden treasures and iconic spots in a whole new light.
The photowalk for children is led by Ramaswamy N, Chennai Daily Photo and hosted by YOCee.
Starting Point: Senganthal Park, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Gopalapuram
Wandering Through Kolaikaranpettai: Our lens will lead us through the lanes of Kolaikaranpettai, a neighbourhood steeped in history and fascination. The very name “Kolaikaranpettai” hints at its intriguing past.
Gaudiya Math: A Tranquil Pause. Our journey takes a serene interlude as we visit the peaceful Gaudiya Math, the history of which, dates back to 1932.
Final Stop: Royapettah Police Station
We conclude the walk at the iconic Royapettah Police Station, a testament to the neighbourhood’s heritage. As the photo walk ends, you will be amazed at the visual narratives your camera has woven – each snapshot a piece of Royapettah’s captivating mosaic.
Date and Time: Aug. 27, 2023. From 7 a.m. to 8.30 a.m.
Meeting Point: Senganthal Poonga Entrance
Grab your camera or smartphone that captures your creative vision. Let’s embark on a photographic journey that will forever etch the allure of Royapettah in your heart and through your lens. This is an opportunity to explore, learn, and express your unique perspective on the neighbourhood’s essence.
Free walk. Open to all young photowalkers of ages 8-16. No prior photography experience required.
Parents can accompany and let the kids click. Carry your water bottle. Dress easy.
Register with Revathi at 9840544629 (Whatsapp). Open only to first 25 registrations.
BY STELLA MARIS COLLEGE.
Dept. of History and Tourism hosts a few contests for School/ College Students
School Quiz –
Rules (9:00 am – 10:00 am) – Room: SS 4-16 (Sancta Sofia Block)
– Students from classes 7 th to 11 th are eligible (From Schools)
– 3 teams per institution ( 2 students per team)
– Topics: Madras History, Art and Culture, Sports
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 1000/-) certificates will be given to all participants
For Schools – Creative Writing (9:00 am to (10:00 am) – Room: SS 4-13
– Topic : (on the spot)
– 4 participants per institution (2 -Tamil and 2 – English)
– Bring your own stationery (Only Paper will be given)
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 500/-) and certificates will be given
For Schools – Drawing/Painting (9:00 am – 10:00) – Room: SS 4-12
– Theme: Famous Buildings/Heritage sites of Chennai
– 4 participants per institution
– Kindly bring your own stationery
– Identity card of the student is mandator
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 500/-) and certificates will be given
For Colleges Only
College – Debate – (10:30 am – 11:30 am) – Room SS 4 – 16
– Theme: ‘Chennai: A Good City to Live In’
– Two teams per institution ( 2 students per team)
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 1000/-) and certificates will be given
For Colleges / Poster Making (10:45 am – 11:45 am) – Room SS 4-15
– Theme: Vintage Madras
– 4 participants per institution (2 -Tamil and 2 – English)
– Bring your own stationery
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 500/-) and certificates will be given
For Colleges/ Digital Trails of Madras (11:45 am – 12:45 pm) -Room SS 4-12
– Theme: Food, Heritage, Adventure, Unexplored places of Tamil Nadu
– 4 participants per institution
– Cash Prize (1st prize only – 500/-) and certificates will be given
Note :
– List of participants can be sent by email to smcht.webinar2020@gmail.com
– Call for further details – Dr. Shan Eugene – 9380730025, Ms. Ivan Nancy – 8939393865
Venue: Madras Literary Society, DPI Campus, College Road
Time: 11.30 am
Organised by Padaippu in collaboration with Nam Veedu Nam Oor nam Kadhai
Participants: Thirupurasundari Sevvel, founder Nam Veedu Nam Oor nam Kadhai; Madras Logi Vignesh, filmmaker; Gowthaman Ravichandran, founder-Halfscale, Fashion Designer; Thein Manimekalai Sowrirajan, Founder-Nonurbanism, Research Scholar; moderated by Adhavan Sundaramurthy
Where: Puzhuthivakkam Lake, Balayya Garden, Madipakkam, Chennai – 91.
Date: 20th Aug 2023.
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 am.
Organised by AM Aravind, birdwatcher and naturalist. During the walk, we explore 50+ medicinal herbs and useful plants, many of which are common across the city. Overall information during the walk will be in English, while the plant names will be shared in Tamil too.
Rs 100/- per person.
Maximum 12 participants. Please email AM Aravind at ama.birdman11@gmail.com to register.
1.75 km walk, along the paved walking path around the lake.
A nature walk in Tamil.
Where: Puzhuthivakkam Lake, Balayya Garden, Madipakkam, Chennai – 91.
Date: 19th Aug 2023.
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 am.
Organised by AM Aravind, birdwatcher and naturalist. During the walk, we explore 50+ medicinal herbs and useful plants, many of which are common across the city.
Rs 100/- per person. Maximum 12 participants. Please email AM Aravind at ama.birdman11@gmail.com to register.
1.75 km walk, along the paved walking path around the lake.
By Aditya Ramesh and Bhavani R
“What do projects to engineer rivers teach us about the city? For almost two centuries Chennai and the Cooum have made each other through intervention that have tried to create a ‘proper’ urban river encompassing its health, its relation to the sea, waste, rains, the urban working classes, fauna and flora. Most recently, these ideas have taken the form of river restoration projects that cultivate a nostalgia for a pristine lost natural river. In this talk, we explore several projects that have tried (and failed) to tame the Cooum into a river to discuss how ideas about nature are, in fact, social interventions that try to remake the city.”
About the Speakers:
Bhavani Raman is a historian of the colonial state and South India. She teaches at the University of Toronto. Aditya Ramesh is an environmental historian who writes about the Kaveri. He teaches at the University of Manchester.
Date: 18th August (Friday) Time: 5.30 PM
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani
Curated by Kombai S Anwar.
The trail takes you through the remnants of the Arcot Nawabs monuments that still exist in and around the Triplicane area – Chepauk palace, Mosques and other monuments.
The tour is by van.
Time: 7.00 Am to 9.00 AM
Fee: Rs 850/- (Breakfast included)
For registrations: kaniyanheritage@gmail.com (or) call 98942 12304
The 10th year of awards to 6 Chennaites who have done excellent work in their field.
Organised and recognised by Champions of Chennai.
At 6.30 p.m.
Venue: Dakshinamurthy Auditorium, P.S. Higher Secondary School campus, R.K. Mutt Road, Mylapore.
Chief Guest: Prof. V. Kamakoti, director, IIT Madras
Open to all.
A special walk in collaboration with Madras Literary Society (MLS) exploring the beautiful history and architecture that carry on their legacy.
Starts at MLS entrance. At 10 am.
Walk coordinator: Ram (9841098406).Curated by Ms. Thirupurasundari Sevvel
Organised by The Chennai Photowalk
8.30 a.m. to 12 noon
Venue: DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
Organised by Cycling Yogis
www.cyclingyogis.in
8.00 a.m.
Venue: DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum, Muttukadu
Organised by Cycling Yogis
www.cyclingyogis.in