December or Margazhi in Chennai is a busy affair. Classical artistes train for days to put their best foot forward; organisers have their hands full with scheduling; and viewers, from near and far, troop into the coastal city to watch it come alive with the best of Carnatic music, dance, harikatha, lecture-demonstrations, and lip-smacking canteen fare. And although it’s gotten a little hot for the winter fiesta, over 1,300 kms away, Mumbai is now readying to welcome Margazhi. The upcoming weekend will witness the third edition of the Mumbai Margazhi Mahotsavam at a Bandra venue.

Performers include Sudha Ragunathan and Ashwath Narayanan