Happening Chennai Chennai formerly known as Madras, the capital of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has

s been included in a list of places to visit by the New York Times. Heres my take on whats exciting in my city. This is a list of events happening around Chennai another roundup of places to visit and things to experience, and food will follow in a few day. Welcome to my city! We believe the Guest is God. Sample of Events from the past year: Navratri, Diwali, Run up to Marzhghali masam, Dec 13-Jan14, Post-Marzhgali Best time to visit Chennai in my opinion Nov-Dec-Jan If you can tolerate the monsoon then Chennai is alive with events from End of September to January. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. World Chess Championship Jack Canfield 2013 Theatre Festival Dec 2013 Lit for Life Literary Festival Jan 2014 Mahatriya Ra, Infinitheism workshops Regular Isha Yoga workshops Regular Art of Living workshops Cirque du soleil like act Romany musicians Chamber music British Counsel Commonwealth writer workshops Kalakshetra Festival Visit of Japanese Emperor and consort Kutcheri Season Chennai Open ATP Tennis tournament Chennai Literary Festival Street food festival IIT Sarang The Hindu Lit For Life festival Tourism Fair Book Fair Pongal Pattimandram <public debates> College and school reunions Feb Art Chennai Jan end: Dastakari Haat exhibition of Handicrafts of rural women @ Kalakshetra Melange exhibits and sale of women entrepreneurs across the nation @ Hyatt