Margazhi
Margazhi season in Chennai is more than a time of year—it is an experience that unfolds like a well-loved ritual, blending devotion, music, learning, and community. The city slows down just enough to listen, as cool, misty mornings begin with kolams, temple bells, and the gentle beckoning of the sabhas/concert venues. Imagine waking up to the sound of the Suprabatham , hurrying to catch an auto, and heading straight to the sabha for a rich filter coffee, two soft, spongy idlis, and a crisp vadai. Notebook in hand, you settle into the first few rows to listen to lec-dems by esteemed vidwans, absorbing insights that deepen your understanding of ragas and compositions. You spot eminent musicians quietly seated in the audience—a rare and thrilling sight—before breaking at noon for lunch. Full banana-leaf meals are savored alongside animated post-lecdem decoding conversations, where music spills into words. With a full belly, you rush back for afternoon and evening concerts that leave both ...