The festival will include a variety of traditional performances, such as naiyyandi melam, thappattam, karagattam, kaavadiattam, thevarattam, sevaiattam, k     olattam, oyilattam, and silambattam, performed by over 1,500 artists from across Tamil Nadu. These performances will take place daily between 6 pm and 9 pm at various venues like Elliot’s Beach (Besant Nagar), Thiruvanmiyur Beach, and many more places across Chennai, celebrating the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar

• Jan.14: 6 pm – Erode Mugil Kalaikuzhu (Karakattam); 6.30 pm –
  Ramanathapuram Ma. Kaliyappan Troupe (Jimbala Melam); 7 pm –
  Srikala Bharath Troupe (Bharatanatyam); 7.30 pm – Virudhunagar Ramar Troupe (Parai); 8 pm – Villupuram Kai Kodukkum Kai Troupe (Mallar Gampam); 8.30 pm – Maharashtra Lavani; 
• Jan.15: 6 pm – Cuddalore Sri Renugambal Troupe (Irai Nadanam); 6.30 pm – Kalappai Troupe (rural variety show); 7 pm – Gandarvakottai Murugaiya Troupe (Gramiya Paattu); 7.30 pm: Coimbatore Murugan Troupe (Jikkattam); 8 pm – Thoothukudi Sai Karthikeyan Troupe (Kaniyan Koothu); 8.30 pm – Aduthurai Raj Visual Arts (Karikala Cholan Drama);
• Jan.16: 6 pm – Ramanathapuram B. Marungan Troupe (Naiyandi Melam Karakam); 6.30 pm – Thoothukudi Kannan Troupe (Devarattam); 7 pm – Dr.Purisai P.K. Sambandam Troupe (Kattakoottu); 7.30 pm: Krishnagiri Makizham Troupe (Bambayyattam); 8 pm – Coimbatore Sri Veeramathiyamman Bambai (Irai Nadanam); 8.30 pm: Rajasthan Ghoomar Dance;
• Jan.17: 6 pm: Thiruvarur Surjit Troupe (Kavadi Aattam); 6.30 pm –
  Kanchipuram Vivekananda Troupe; 7 pm – Kerala Theyyam; 7.30 pm: Tiruvallur Aathi Thamizhar Troupe; 8 pm: Kanyakumari Murasu Troupe (Kazhiyal Aattam); 8.30 pm – Makka The Band (concert);

Thiruvanmiyur Beach

• Jan.14: 6 pm – Virudhunagar Ramar Troupe (Parai); 6.30 pm – Villupuram Kai Kodukkum Kai Troupe (Mallar Gampam); 7 pm – Maharashtra Lavani; 7.30 pm – Nithyasree Mahadevan (Tamil Music); 8 pm – Erode Mugil Kalaikuzhu (Karakattam); 8.30 pm – Ramanathapuram Ma. Kaliyappan Troupe (Jimbala Melam);
• Jan.15: 6 pm: Coimbatore Murugan Troupe (Jikkattam); 6.30 pm – Thoothukudi Sai Karthikeyan Troupe (Kaniyan Koothu); 7 pm – Aduthurai Raj Visual Arts (Karikala Cholan Drama); 7.30 pm – Cuddalore Sri Renugambal Troupe (Irai Nadanam); 8 pm: Kalappai Troupe (rural variety show); 8.30 pm – Gandarvakottai Murugaiya Troupe (Gramiya Paattu);
• Jan.16: 6 pm: Krishnagiri Makizham Troupe (Bambayyattam); 6.30 pm – Coimbatore Sri Veeramathiyamman Bambai (Irai Nadanam); 7 pm: Rajasthan Ghoomar Dance; 7.30 pm – Ramanathapuram B. Marungan Troupe (Naiyandi Melam Karakam); 8 pm – Thoothukudi Kannan Troupe (Devarattam); 8.30 pm – Dr. Purisai P.K. Sambandam Troupe (Kattakoottu);
• Jan.17: 6 pm – Tiruvallur Aathi Thamizhar Troupe; 6.30 pm – Kanyakumari Murasu Troupe (Kazhiyal Aattam); 7 pm – Kashyap Band (concert); 7.30 pm – Thiruvarur Surjit Troupe (Kavadi Aattam); 8 pm – Kanchipuram Vivekananda Troupe; 8.30 pm: Mayiladuthurai Gananathar Drama Sabha (Bommalattam).

Yeast Grove by The Entrance Cafe (Kilpauk) is a fond home for the art of baking, famous for their croissants, cakes, hot bread, and more. The baking house has now opened its new outlet at Adyar. Located right in the heart of the city at LB Road, and for online orders in and around Adyar, Yeast Grove is the place for numerous varieties of baked goodness and delectable artisanal French and Italian bread.

With its brown-themed decor and the fresh aroma of baked goods and coffee, the café gives off an overall relaxing atmosphere. As a novice, one must start with the classics – eggless cheesecake with blueberry compote, raspberry cheesecake, chocolate ganache cake, chocolate donut, blueberry muffins, hazelnut torte, and salted caramel torte. While these remain the favorites for those with a sweet tooth, the bakery also offers savory options such as veg and non-veg quiche, pot pies, pizza pie, and veg puffs which is the perfect go-to snack. 

Yeast Grove is known for its bread. It is the one-stop shop for baguettes, sourdough, and sea salt focaccia. The bakery also offers milk bread, multigrain, whole wheat, and oats whole wheat bread to choose from. While Yeast Grove offers some staples that you can pick up any time or order online through Swiggy and Zomato, customizations and special orders are also catered to – a perfect food accompaniment for any occasion you are planning. If you are in Chennai and looking for a new place to try good food, Yeast Grove is your destination.

At 79, L.B.Road, Baktavatsalm Nagar, Adyar. Ph: 89258 08991, 89258 08990.