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SUMMARY:VGP Wonder World — Chennai's First Night Theme Park Experience
DESCRIPTION:Chennai is set to introduce its first-ever night theme park experience at VGP Wonder World on Saturday March 21\, from 6 PM for five hours. The event transforms the popular amusement destination into a vibrant nighttime celebration filled with lights\, music\, and non-stop entertainment. \nVGP Wonder World\, the amusement park run by the VGP Group on the East Coast Road\, has been a Chennai family staple for decades. The VGP Group — which also operates VGP Golden Beach Resort and VGP Marine Kingdom — is one of Chennai’s oldest leisure businesses\, founded in the 1960s by V.G. Panneerdas. This night edition is the group’s first attempt at an adult-oriented\, after-dark festival format at the Wonder World property. \nVisitors can enjoy unlimited access to thrilling rides\, which feel even more exciting under the night sky. The park is designed to create a visually stunning experience making every moment feel magical and immersive. One of the biggest highlights of the night is a live DJ performance. The event also features a foam party and dance floor sections\, turning the grounds into something closer to an outdoor club-festival hybrid. \nFor Chennai\, where nightlife has historically been limited compared to Bengaluru or Mumbai\, an after-dark theme park event is genuinely novel. The ECR location adds to the atmosphere — the combination of ocean breeze\, coastal air\, and a lit-up amusement park is a setting that simply does not exist anywhere else in the city. \nAt Rs 499 for five hours of unlimited rides\, live DJ\, and foam party access\, the entry is accessible. The 21+ age restriction signals this is pitched firmly at the young professional and couples market rather than a family event. Given the novelty factor and the weekend timing\, expect high footfall — arrive closer to the 6 PM opening if you want the rides before the queues build. \nHow to get there: VGP Wonder World is on ECR near Injambakkam. From Velachery\, take a cab or the ECR bus south for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. From OMR\, the Injambakkam exit connects directly to ECR. Parking is available on-site.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/vgp-wonder-world-chennais-first-night-theme-park-experience/
LOCATION:VGP Wonder World\, East Coast Road (ECR)\, Injambakkam\, Chennai 600041\, VGP Wonder World\, East Coast Road (ECR)\, Injambakkam\, Chennai 600041\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600041\, India
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:CSK ROAR '26 — Dhoni\, Raina\, AR Rahman at Chepauk This Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Chennai Super Kings have announced ROAR ’26\, a first-of-its-kind mega fan event on March 22 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium. The evening promises a fusion of cricket\, nostalgia\, and entertainment\, turning the historic Chepauk ground into a pulsating arena of music and lights. \nThe centrepiece of the night is a cricket match-up between generations. OG Super Kings including legends like Suresh Raina\, Matthew Hayden\, Murali Vijay and S Badrinath will return to Chepauk and take on the current CSK squad in a series of special\, never-seen-before match-ups designed to celebrate the team’s legacy and its loyal fanbase. For fans who grew up watching Raina’s trademark square cut at the same ground\, or who idolised Hayden’s presence at the crease\, this will be as close to a time machine as cricket gets. \nThe musical headline is equally significant. Oscar award-winning music director AR Rahman will deliver a special live performance\, turning Chepauk into a pulsating arena of music and lights\, filling it with celebration and immersive fan experiences creating memories that last a lifetime. Rahman performing at Chepauk\, in the city that gave him his earliest musical education\, is a homecoming within a homecoming. \nThe event promises a fusion of cricket nostalgia\, high-energy match-ups\, and live music\, honouring the franchise’s legacy and its passionate Yellove fanbase. CSK have framed this as more than a pre-season warm-up — it is\, in their own words\, a tribute to the journey of the franchise and the unwavering love of its supporters. \nTickets went on sale March 15 via the CSK App\, the official website\, and the District App. CSK warns fans against purchasing from unofficial sources to avoid risks. With this being the only event of its kind this season and demand extremely high\, tickets at face value may already be scarce — check the official channels directly. \nWhy you should go: AR Rahman live at Chepauk alongside the return of Raina and Hayden is not a combination that will repeat itself. Even if the cricket is exhibition-format\, the atmosphere of 50\,000 yellow-clad fans inside one of India’s most emotional cricket grounds will be something else entirely.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/csk-roar-26-dhoni-raina-ar-rahman-at-chepauk-this-sunday/
LOCATION:M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)\, Triplicane\, Chennai 600005\, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)\, Triplicane\, Chennai 600005\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600042\, India
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SUMMARY:ICASET 2026 - International Conference on Science and Engineering Technology
DESCRIPTION:ICASET 2026 is a global academic platform bringing together researchers\, academicians\, and industry professionals with the theme “Innovating for a Sustainable Future through Science and Technology.” The conference focuses on impactful research and interdisciplinary collaboration and is one of the most important international conferences in Chennai this month for science and technology professionals. \nICASET (International Conference on Advanced Science\, Engineering\, and Technology) is organised by IFERP\, one of India’s prolific academic conference bodies with events running across Chennai\, Bengaluru\, Hyderabad\, and international destinations. The conference accepts peer-reviewed paper submissions across disciplines including computer science\, mechanical engineering\, civil engineering\, electronics\, biomedical engineering\, environmental science\, and interdisciplinary research tracks. \nThe two-day format combines keynote addresses from global experts with paper presentation sessions\, panel discussions\, and networking events. Papers accepted and presented at IFERP-organised conferences are typically indexed in Scopus\, Web of Science\, and other academic databases\, making this relevant for researchers in Chennai’s engineering colleges who need indexed publications. \nJP Hotel Chennai in Arumbakkam is a four-star venue near CMBT\, easily accessible from across the city and with accommodation available on-site for outstation participants. \nWho should attend: Research scholars\, faculty members\, postgraduate students\, and industry R&D professionals from engineering and science disciplines. If you are a PhD student or faculty member at one of Chennai’s engineering colleges (Anna University\, Sathyabama\, SRM\, VIT Chennai)\, this is worth registering for the networking as much as the presentations. \nRegistration includes: Conference proceedings\, certificate of participation\, indexed publication (subject to paper acceptance)\, and networking sessions.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/icaset-2026-international-conference-on-science-and-engineering-technology/
LOCATION:JP Hotel Chennai\, 3/24 Bhavani Nagar Main Road\, Arumbakkam\, Chennai 600106\, JP Hotel Chennai\, 3/24 Bhavani Nagar Main Road\, Arumbakkam\, Chennai 600106\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600106\, India
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Divine Feminine - Prashasti Singh Live Stand-Up in Chennai
DESCRIPTION:Comedy lovers in Chennai can look forward to Divine Feminine\, a stand-up comedy show by Prashasti Singh\, arriving in the city on 22 March 2026 at the Music Academy Mini Hall\, starting at 7:30 PM. The show promises an hour of laughter\, relatable stories\, and witty observations about everyday life. \nPrashasti Singh is one of India’s most recognised female stand-up comics\, known nationally from her run on Amazon Prime’s Comicstaan where she was a top performer\, and subsequently through appearances on Comedy Premium League alongside Kenny Sebastian\, Rahul Dua\, and Rahul Subramanian. Her comedy style is built on observational humour drawn from real life — modern expectations\, relationships\, social pressure\, and the particular absurdities of growing up as a woman in India. \nDivine Feminine is a Hindi stand-up performance that blends humour with sharp storytelling. Prashasti shares amusing takes on modern life\, relationships\, social expectations\, and personal experiences. Instead of simply telling jokes\, she connects with the audience through storytelling and clever observations\, with the performance moving smoothly from witty punchlines to hilarious anecdotes. \nThe Music Academy Mini Hall is an intimate venue seating approximately 350 to 400 people\, which means every seat is close and the comedian-audience connection is considerably more direct than in a larger theatre. For comedy\, this scale tends to work better than stadium-sized venues. The TTK Road location is well-connected by auto and cab from across central and south Chennai\, and from MRTS Light House and Royapettah stations. \nThis is part of a national tour — the same Divine Feminine show is heading to Mumbai’s NCPA on April 26 — which reflects the profile the show has built. The Chennai date precedes the Mumbai stop\, making it an early chance to catch the material before it gets the larger-city treatment. \nNote: This show is in Hindi. Some Tamil-English bilingual jokes may appear\, but the primary language is Hindi.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/divine-feminine-prashasti-singh-live-stand-up-in-chennai/
LOCATION:Music Academy Mini Hall\, 168 TTK Road\, Royapettah\, Chennai 600014\, Music Academy Mini Hall\, 168 TTK Road\, Royapettah\, Chennai 600014\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600014\, India
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Kapaleeshwarar Temple Panguni Festival 2026 — Nine Days of Processions in Mylapore
DESCRIPTION:The Panguni Peruvizha at Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of Chennai’s most anticipated annual events\, a nine-day celebration that transforms the streets of Mylapore into a living heritage procession. The most important festival observed in this temple is the Panguni Festival. In 2026\, the festival runs from March 23 to April 1. The Arubathimoovar festival is scheduled for March 30\, followed by Thirukalyanam on April 1\, 2026. \nThe festival begins on 23 March 2026 with the Kodiyetram (Sacred Flag Hoisting Ceremony) in the morning\, followed by the Velli Pavazhakaal Vimanam (Silver Coral Chariot Procession) and a special Shiva Puja display at night. On March 24\, the Suriya Vattam (Sun God Circular Ritual) takes place in the morning and Chandira Vattam (Moon God Circular Ritual) at night. Each day brings a different vahana (sacred mount) procession\, with the deities Kapaleeshwarar and Karpagambal carried through the Mada Streets in elaborate decoration. \nThe Arubathimoovar festival is the most important procession\, named after the sixty-three Nayanmars who attained salvation by their devotion to Lord Shiva. All sixty-three Nayanmar idols follow the Kapaleeshwarar idol on this procession. During the car festival\, Kapaleeshwarar is depicted holding a bow while seated on a throne\, with his wife Karpagambal alongside. Brahma is depicted riding the chariot. The chariot is decorated with flowers and statues and there are huge gatherings of devotees to pull the ther. \nFlowers and fruits are offered as sacrifices to the gods. Kolams are used to beautify devotees’ homes and streets. Folk music and the Kokkalikattai and Koothu dances are often performed during celebrations. During the event\, the well-known thoippavai puppet performance is presented. Thousands of devotees throng the temple to witness and take part in the procession of the 63 idols as they are carried across Mylapore’s streets. \nThe festival also draws Chennai’s carnatic music community. Annual kutcheri (concert) series during Panguni season bring vocalists\, violinists\, and mridangam artists to the sabhas around Mylapore\, making the final week of March one of the most musically rich periods in the city’s calendar outside of the December season. \nThe Mada Streets surrounding the temple — North Mada Street\, South Mada Street\, East Mada Street\, and West Mada Street — are the procession route and are lined with flower sellers\, prasad vendors\, and devotees throughout the nine days. If you have not experienced a Mylapore procession night\, the Arubathimoovar on March 30 is the single most crowded and spectacular evening of the year. \nKey dates at a glance: \n\nMarch 23 — Flag hoisting\, festival inauguration\nMarch 25 — Adhikara Nandi (Sacred Bull Deity procession)\nMarch 30 — Arubathimoovar Peruvizha (the 63 Nayanmar procession\, the biggest night)\nApril 1 — Thirukalyanam (celestial wedding ceremony\, grand finale)
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/kapaleeshwarar-temple-panguni-festival-2026-nine-days-of-processions-in-mylapore/
LOCATION:Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple\, Thiruvalluvar Salai\, Mylapore\, Chennai 600004\, Arulmigu Kapaleeshwarar Temple\, Thiruvalluvar Salai\, Mylapore\, Chennai 600004\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Religion
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SUMMARY:Rahul Dua — Allow Me! Stand-Up Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Rahul Dua is one of India’s most watched stand-up comedians\, known for sharp observational comedy that mixes everyday relatability with precise comic timing. He has performed for millions across India and overseas and is among the most followed Indian comics on YouTube. His Comicstaan Season 2 run as runner-up gave him national recognition\, but his independent touring career has been the bigger story — sell-out shows across tier-1 and tier-2 cities for three consecutive years. \nAllow Me! is his current touring special\, a show built around the premise of Rahul requesting permission — from life\, from society\, from family — to simply exist on his own terms. The material covers his upbringing\, the gap between what people expect and what they are willing to actually do themselves\, and the specific comedy of being a young adult male in India navigating career\, marriage\, and identity expectations simultaneously. \nThe Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) Auditorium in Taramani is a respected performance space on OMR\, accessible from Velachery\, Adyar\, and the OMR residential belt. It is an intimate venue that suits comedy well — no seat is far from the stage and the acoustics are designed for spoken performance. The location on the 100 Feet Road in Taramani makes it easy to reach from Sholinganallur\, Velachery\, and Perungudi by cab or auto. \nNote: The same show played at Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Mumbai on 28 March\, making the Chennai date on the 29th a consecutive touring stop. Rahul Dua’s Chennai shows have historically sold out — book early.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/rahul-dua-allow-me-stand-up-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Asian College of Journalism Auditorium\, 10 Dr MGR Salai (100 Feet Road)\, Taramani\, Chennai 600113\, Asian College of Journalism Auditorium\, 10 Dr MGR Salai (100 Feet Road)\, Taramani\, Chennai 600113\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600113\, India
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Kenny Sebastian - Tempo Tantrums Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Kenny Sebastian is arguably the most loved stand-up comedian in South India. He performs in English with an easy warmth and a musical sensibility — he frequently incorporates guitar and original songs into his sets — which makes him particularly accessible across age groups and backgrounds. His Netflix special earned him a global following\, and his YouTube channel commands over 4 million subscribers. \nTempo Tantrums is his current touring special\, leaning into the idea of emotional pacing — how people modulate their feelings\, pretend to be calm when they are not\, or maintain social composure while internally struggling. The material is personal\, introspective\, and delivered with his signature unhurried ease that makes the punchlines hit harder precisely because he never seems to be rushing toward them. \nThe Music Academy on TTK Road is Chennai’s most prominent cultural venue\, hosting the December Margazhi music festival as well as major lectures\, concerts\, and performances throughout the year. The main hall seats approximately 1\,400 people\, making this a significantly larger venue than the Mini Hall where Prashasti Singh performs. For Kenny Sebastian fans in Chennai — and there are many — this is a proper theatre event rather than an intimate comedy room. \nApril 12 falls three days before Tamil New Year (Puthandu on April 14\, a public holiday)\, so booking accommodation if travelling from outside Chennai for the holiday weekend is advisable. \nNote: Kenny Sebastian performs in English with some Tamil and regional language references that land well for South Indian audiences. His shows are family-friendly in tone — adults and older teens both enjoy his sets.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/kenny-sebastian-tempo-tantrums-comedy-show/
LOCATION:Music Academy Mini Hall\, 168 TTK Road\, Royapettah\, Chennai 600014\, Music Academy Mini Hall\, 168 TTK Road\, Royapettah\, Chennai 600014\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600014\, India
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Tamil New Year
DESCRIPTION:Tamil New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday\, April 14\, marking the first day of the Tamil month Chithirai and the beginning of the traditional Tamil calendar year. Known as Puthandu or Varusha Pirappu\, it is observed simultaneously with Vishu in Kerala\, Vaisakhi in Punjab\, and Baisakhi in central India — all solar new year festivals tied to the sun’s transit into Aries (Mesha Rashi). \nThe Sankranti moment on Puthandu 2026 falls at 9:39 AM in Chennai. In Tamil tradition\, when the Sankranti falls between sunrise and sunset\, as it does this year\, the new year is observed on that same day — making April 14 the confirmed Puthandu date. \nThe morning rituals: The day begins before sunrise with the Kanni viewing ritual. A tray is arranged with auspicious items — mango\, banana and jackfruit\, betel leaves and arecanut\, gold or silver jewellery\, coins\, flowers\, and a mirror. This is considered the first sight upon waking on the new year day. Viewing the kanni tray as the very first thing you see on Puthandu morning is believed to bring prosperity throughout the year. \nHomes are decorated overnight with freshly drawn kolams at the entrance. Families wear new clothes\, perform prayers at home or in temples\, and offer fruits\, flowers\, and sweets to the deities — especially Lord Ganesha\, Lord Vishnu\, and Lord Brahma. Elders bless younger members\, often giving small gifts or money as a token of goodwill. \nThe feast: The central dish of Puthandu is Mangai Pachadi — a side dish made with raw mango\, jaggery\, neem flowers\, tamarind\, and chilli. This unique combination represents the different flavours of life — sweetness\, bitterness\, sourness\, and spice — reminding people to accept all experiences with balance and grace. A full vegetarian feast typically follows\, with rice\, sambar\, rasam\, kootu\, payasam\, and vadai. \nWhere to celebrate in Chennai: \n\n\n 	Kapaleeshwarar Temple\, Mylapore — The Panguni festival ends on April 1\, but the temple is full on Puthandu with special pujas and the Panchangam reading.\n 	Parthasarathy Temple\, Triplicane — One of Chennai’s oldest Vaishnava temples.\n 	Marundeeswarar Temple\, Thiruvanmiyur — Paadal Petra Sthalam on the coast\, particularly serene on Puthandu morning.\n 	Vadapalani Murugan Temple — Enormous crowds but equally enormous energy.\n\nIn Chennai\, grand temple celebrations\, kolam contests\, cultural fests\, and family feasts mark the day\, with the Chithirai Thiruvizha festival processions extending into the weeks after. Restaurants across the city offer special Puthandu menus — in Mylapore\, Alwarpet\, and Adyar especially\, it is worth reserving a table for lunch in advance. \nGreet your friends and family: Puthandu Vazthukal (புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள்) — Happy New Year in Tamil.
URL:https://spiritofchennai.com/event/tamil-new-year/
LOCATION:Across Tamil Nadu\, India
CATEGORIES:Chennai
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