Skyesports announces pan-India Gaming Mahotsav starting from Chennai
Gaming Mahotsav
, a nationwide festival series combining gaming, comics,
cosplay
, live music, creator performances, and regional culture. The first edition, called
Gaming
Thiruvizha, will be held on August 30-31 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Tickets for this event will be available on the KYN app.
As per the company, the Gaming Mahotsav festival will travel across six Indian cities. The editions are titled Gaming Habba in Bengaluru (Sept 27-28), Gaming Panduga in Hyderabad (TBA 2025), Gaming Mahotsav in Mumbai (TBA 2025), Gaming Ulsavam in Kochi (Jan 10-11, 2026), and
Gaming Utsav
in Pune (Feb 14-15, 2026).
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Skyesports described Gaming Mahotsav as a cultural event that blends gaming with various aspects of youth entertainment. It will include:
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● Cosplay competitions
● Anime and Indian comic showcases
● Live performances by content creators
Live Events
● LAN gaming tournaments
● Regional art and merchandise zones
"At KYN, our vision is to be a one-stop solution offering differentiated experiences and new age entertainment while fostering strong hyperlocal communities within cities. Gaming Mahotsav is more than a festival. Skyesports is bringing a celebration of culture, creativity, and connection, which are values that deeply resonate with everything we stand for at KYN," said Gayathri Thyagarajan, CEO of Kynhood Technologies and Founder of KYN.
A chess tournament for participants under 16 years of age will also be held, with top players advancing to a final championship in Pune. India has more than 450 million gamers, according to the FICCI-EY 2024 report.
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