A cultural event celebrating Tamil devotional music and heritage, titled “Pannisai Peruvizha,” is set to be held in Mylapore later this month with the aim of promoting traditional Tamil arts and honouring individuals working to preserve them.
The programme is being organised by Vigil – A Public Opinion Forum, which said the initiative seeks to revive interest in Tamil language, culture, and classical devotional music traditions.
The event will take place on 22 March 2026 (Sunday) at the PS Higher Secondary School Auditorium, Dakshinamurthy Hall, Mylapore, Chennai. The programme will be conducted in two sessions – 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The festival is intended to recognise scholars, musicians, and practitioners who have been working to preserve ancient Tamil musical traditions such as Pannisai, which has deep roots in temple culture and devotional literature.
While there is frequent concern about the declining prominence of Tamil language and arts, responsibility for preserving them rests not only with governments and educational institutions but also with society itself.
The event is meant to encourage renewed public engagement with Tamil language and culture, particularly among younger generations, and to honour those who continue to sustain traditional Tamil art forms.
Participation in the event is free, and members of the public, music enthusiasts, and supporters of Tamil culture are invited to attend. Interested participants can register at https://bit.ly/4bxUTSG
Originally active from the 1990s to 2010, VIGIL is a Chennai-based initiative that brought together intellectuals, scholars, and citizens to deliberate on matters of national and cultural relevance. Past events have been graced by the likes of Swami Dayananda Saraswati and other luminaries, reinforcing VIGIL’s commitment to informed, values-based civic engagement.
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