Ilaiyaraaja recalls struggling with hunger during old Navaratri days
Ilaiyaraaja reminisced about his youthful days in Chennai, where he and his companions faced challenges in finding food during the Navaratri festival. Inspired by these experiences, he was determined to make sure that no soul would go hungry during these special celebrations. What began with a modest Golu display and sharing cooked rice with visitors has blossomed into grand festivities, featuring performances from well-known artists.