August 25, Tuesday, 6 pm: 386 Years… And Madras Still Lives On – A presentation by Meenakshi Devaraj .
At Hotel Aadithya, 155, Arcot Road, Vadapalani. Opp. Forum Vijaya Mall. Open to all.
August 26, Wednesday, 6 pm: Madrasverse: Celebrating Chennai Through Poetry – By Uma Vangal, Padmini Janardhan and Vidya Shankar.
At Hotel Aadithya, 155, Arcot Road, Vadapalani. Opp. Forum Vijaya Mall. Open to all.
August 22, Saturday, 6 pm: Moods of Madras Through its Melodies – A performance by Akhilesh Rajan and band.
At Hotel Aadithya, 155, Arcot Road, Vadapalani. Opp. Forum Vijaya Mall. Open to all.
A Very Madras Story (Part 2)
In the era of sequels that we seem to be living through, here is one more! Join us as we continue to explore the many facets of Madras through fiction in this second edition of a writing workshop with city-based author, Praveena Shivram.
This year, as we celebrate our first anniversary issue of ‘Madras Mixture’ (a small magazine devoted to writing on the city), we go one step deeper and work with the light and shadow aspects of storytelling.
Praveena Shivram is an independent writer and editor of ‘Madras Mixture’. Over the past two decades, both her fiction and non-fiction have been widely published. Read more at praveenashivram.com
Date: August 16, Sunday Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Venue: Ranade Library, Mylapore
To Register. WhatsApp to 9841049155 your name, phone no. and mention this info is for Writing Workshop.
The workshop is free, open to first 15. “
Presented by Murugappa Group, hosted by Dr. Sumanth C. Raman and promoted by Vincent D’Souza.
Audience: Open to all
Date, time and venue :
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 3:00 PM onwards | The Victoria Public Hall, Chennai
Theme: “Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai”
Focus areas: Everything from old Madras to modern Chennai, including a special round on Murugappa Group’s association with the city
Legacy: One of Chennai’s signature Madras Week events, presented by Murugappa Group since 2013.
Winner’s Prize: Prizes worth ₹50,000 and the prestigious Madras Quiz Rolling Trophy
Additional Awards: Trophies, vouchers and hampers for top teams; special prizes for the best women’s team and best senior citizens’ team
Audience Engagement: Exciting spot prizes for audience members
Presented by Murugappa Group, hosted by Dr. Sumanth C. Raman and promoted by Vincent D’Souza.
Audience: Students of Classes 10, 11 and 12
Date, venue and time:
Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | The Victoria Public Hall, Chennai
Theme: “Manasellaam Madras, Vibe-ellaam Chennai”
Focus areas: Chennai’s history, culture, landmarks and personalities
Prizes: Winning teams can receive prizes worth up to ₹20,000
Special opportunity: Top two teams qualify to compete in the Murugappa Madras Quiz (Open) on the same day
Meenakshi Devaraj, a historian, kolam artist and founder of Nampayanam, in collaboration with Postcardsville and Postcrossing welfare society of India will be releasing 6 postcards. Postcards contain visuals of Madras in kolam design format designed by Meenakshi.
These postcards will be released by special children in Sri Arunodayam Girls Home,Ambattur on 6th August 10.30 am.
To get copies, contact Meenakshi Devaraj / 9841318881
Re discover some intresting places. Though lots has changed, some traces remain and bring memories.
Join K R JAMBUNATHAN & SRIDHAR VENKATARAMAN on this 80 mins Walk. It is free.
Start point: Opp. Mylapore Police Station.
Time: 7 am
Date; Aug.9
The Madras Naturalists’ Society (MNS) has planned 6 Events for the Madras Day Celebrations 2026.
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
3. SHORE WALK AT NOCHIKUPPAM, MARINA BEACH – Monday , August 17th, 2026
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
4. BIRD WALK AT PERUMBAKKAM TANK – Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
5. WALK WITH TREES IN BOAT CLUB AREA- Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
6.NATURE EXPLORATIONS ALONG THE ADYAR RIVER TRAIL – Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Please use this link to complete your registration. https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6
Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.
Queries can be directed to our social media handles on Facebook and Instagram.
Kreeda documents and revives traditional games. For Madras Day season, each Monday will feature a public conversation bringing together researchers, community historians and subject experts. Alongside presentations on games documentation by Vinita Sidhartha, speakers will explore various themes.
Here is the schedule:
August 3, 2026 – Between the Adyar and the Cooum
Speakers – Vinita Sidhartha of Kreeda, Shreya Krishnan of Pelathope Urban Living
Lab and Priya Ramkumar on Meenakshi Ammal and her cooking legacy
Exhibition on view till August 8
August 10, 2026 – South of the Adyar River
Speakers – Vinita Sidhartha of Kreeda, Pavithra Sriram, co-founder, Project
Thiruvanmiyur Mada Street, and Dr. Meenakshi Swaminathan – avid birder on birds
of Chennai
Exhibition on view till August 15
August 17, 2026 – The Westward Push
Speakers – Vinita Sidhartha of Kreeda, Thirupurasundari Sevvel, a heritage architect
and a talk on indigenous plants of Chennai
Exhibition on view till August 22
August 24, 2026 – Travelling North of the Cooum
Speakers – Vinita Sidhartha of Kreeda, Ramanujar Mounlana of Cycling Yogis and a
talk on Madras Checks
Exhibition on view till August 29
Timings: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Open to all.
Location: Kreeda Experience Centre, Nandanam.
Phone: +91 9841748309
Tamil Quiz – with questions on the city, its people and places. For Tamil medium school teams.
Starts 3 pm
Written prelims and a final with four teams.
Open to tamil medium school students.
At Ranade Library (Sastri Hall building), Luz.
To register for the quiz, call 2498 2244.
Guests are welcome to watch.
15th August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in Mayday park, 4.30 to 5.30pm. Please register with 9445028067
16th August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk Egmore Museum.7.30-8-30 am. Please register with 9445028067
22nd August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in the Anna Nagar Tower Park, 7.30-8-30 am. Please register with 9445028067
23rd August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk in the Natesan park, 4.30 – 5.30 pm. Please register with 9445028067
29th August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in Semmozhi poonga 4.30 – 5.30 pm. Please register with 9445028067
30th August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk in Kotturpuram Urban Forest 7.30-8.30 am. Please register with 9445028067
