What is "kalakrithi"

Kalakrithi is an annual inter college cultural festival organised by the students of Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University, Chennai. The event was started in 1983 to initially engage student art in the city of Madras and from 1984 onwards attracted artists from around the state of Tamil Nadu. It usually takes place in February and is a three-day celebration of art, music and life.The highlight is the philanthropic motto students carry every year initiated in kalakrithi'13 with ORGAN DONATION awareness where young students signed in to donate their organs was highly appreciated by well-known politicians and activists.