𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘨𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘩𝘪: 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘪'𝘴 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦

• Presented by Lakshmi & Saraswathi Event Art & GRT Hotels & Resorts

Chennai: GRT Hotels & Resorts played host to the second edition of Marvellous Marghazhi: Celebrating Culture on the Ramp, an exceptional celebration of Chennai's rich artistic and cultural heritage.

The event, organized by Lakshmi and Saraswathi of Event Art, featured artists showcasing traditional attire adorned with stunning jewelry from GRT Jewellers and elegant sarees and kurtas from Snehalayaa Silks. The Royal Ballroom of Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai became the vibrant setting for this prestigious gathering of the city’s elite, diplomats, and socialites, marking an unforgettable chapter in Chennai’s cultural story.

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Lakshmi and Saraswathi, the dynamic duo behind Event Art, are renowned for their deep commitment to promoting traditional art forms through innovative and impactful events. Their vision for Marvellous Marghazhi has created a platform that celebrates cultural heritage while inspiring younger generations to engage with the arts.

The evening showcased a mesmerizing convergence of legendary artists across music, dance, and art. The star-studded lineup included:

Singers: Rahul Vellal, Ritwik Raja, Sandeep Narayan, Mahathi, Surya Gaythri, Aruna Sairam, Sriranjani Santhanagopalan, Hari Priya, Shanmukha Priya, Sikkil Gurucharan

Dancers: Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, Urmila Sathyanarayanan, Meenakshi Chittaranjan, Gopika Varma, Anita Ratnam, Sreekala Bharath, Mahathi Kannan, Gayathri Kannan, Swetha Prachande, Radhe, Srisha

Musicians: Anil Srinivasan, Ganesh and Kumaresh, B. Kannan, Mandolin Rajesh, Rakesh Chaurasia, Shashank,, Charumathi, Bickramghosh, Rajesh Vaidya, Selva Ganesh, Swaminathan, Sikkil Gurucharan

This year’s event featured three Grammy awardees: Ganesh, Selva Ganesh, and Rakesh Chaurasia. Renowned actress Suhasini Maniratnam also added a personal touch to the event, engaging with the artists and providing rare insights into their creative journeys.

The event was supported by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Apollo Hospitals, Oryza Spa and Salon, with Brand Avatar as the marketing partner. Title sponsor Sakthi Masala's involvement further elevated the event’s cultural significance, ensuring that the spirit of tradition was beautifully honored.

The event’s choreography was crafted by Ms. Priya Manikandan, adding to the seamless fusion of tradition and innovation that defined Marvellous Marghazhi.

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