Mahabharatham Discourse in Chennai | Episode 37, Sep 21
A Mahabharatham discourse in Chennai continues this evening in Mylapore. Dr. Sudha Seshayyan presents Episode 37 at Arkay Convention Center on September 21, 2026, from 6:15 PM.
Madhuradhwani runs the series as a monthly programme. Moreover, thirty-seven episodes signal a long-running commitment. Therefore, the series has built a regular audience over several years.
Mahabharatham Discourse in Chennai: Full Event Details
Programme: Monthly Programme — Maha Bharatham, Episode 37
Speaker: Dr. Sudha Seshayyan
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Venue: Arkay Convention Center, 146/3 OMS Lakshana, Royapettah High Road
Landmark: Near Luz, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Organiser: Madhuradhwani
Contact: 044-2466 1130 / 044-6642 1453
Event Type: Discourse
Why the Mahabharata Sustains a Long Series
The Mahabharata runs to roughly 100,000 verses across eighteen parvas. It is among the longest epics ever composed.
Consequently, no single talk can cover it. A monthly series moving episode by episode is genuinely the only way to work through the text properly.
Furthermore, the epic rewards that pace. Its characters carry moral complexity rather than simple good and evil. Because almost every figure makes both defensible and indefensible choices, a discourse has room to examine motivation rather than just narrate events.
So a Mahabharatham discourse in Chennai running thirty-seven episodes gives the text the space it needs.
About Dr. Sudha Seshayyan
Dr. Sudha Seshayyan is known for her work across Tamil literature and classical texts. She delivers discourses regularly across Chennai’s cultural circuit.
Speakers with her background typically bring two things together. The scholarly reading grounds the talk, while the narrative delivery keeps it accessible.
Consequently, listeners without prior study still follow along comfortably.
Can You Join Mid-Series?
This question matters for anyone new to the programme.
Episode 37 clearly sits deep into the narrative. However, discourse series like this usually work as standalone sessions too. Speakers generally recap enough context at the start of each episode.
Additionally, the Mahabharata’s broad shape is familiar to most listeners already. Therefore, joining a Mahabharatham discourse in Chennai mid-series is far less daunting than the episode number suggests.
That said, call ahead if you want to know which section Episode 37 covers.
Why Monthly Series Build Better Audiences
A one-off talk reaches whoever happens to be free that evening. A monthly fixture works differently.
Because the date stays predictable, listeners build a habit around it. Furthermore, regular attendees develop shared context across episodes, which lets the speaker go deeper than a standalone session ever could.
In fact, this is exactly why cultural organisations across Mylapore run year-round series rather than concentrating everything into December.
How to Reach the Venue
A few tips help:
Arrive by 6:00 PM. Long-running series draw loyal, punctual audiences.
Use Luz Corner as your landmark. Autos recognise it instantly.
Plan your parking. Royapettah High Road stays busy after 6 PM. So park on a main road and walk.
Call ahead. Reach 044-2466 1130 to confirm admission and the next episode date.
Plan Your Evening in Mylapore
Mylapore rewards an early arrival. Kapaleeshwarar Temple stands minutes away, and the Mada Streets offer filter coffee and tiffin before the session.
Finally, keep tracking Chennai cultural events with us. Between monthly series like this Mahabharatham discourse in Chennai and the December season, Mylapore stays busy almost every week.
Final Thoughts
A long-running series, a respected speaker and a central Mylapore venue — this Mahabharatham discourse in Chennai offers a substantial way to spend your Monday evening. Reach Arkay Convention Center by 6:00 PM and settle in.
