National Federation of Parents Association: Valedictory of Media Training workshop for leaders of parents associations from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Department of Welfare of Disabled Persons Director M V Vedamurthy, Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media Opposite BGS International Residential School, Nityanandanagar, Kumbalgodu, 4.30 pm.
GENERAL
Bahujana Samaj Party: ‘Sarvajana Samajada Sahodarata Samavesha’ - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to participate, Palace Grounds, entrance from Mekhri Circle, 1 pm.
Karnataka Kala Darshini: Presentation of Shivaram Karanth award to Yakshagana artist Govind Bhat, by H L Bhat, Kannada and Culture Department Secretary I M Vittal Murthy participates, ADA Rangamandira, J C Road, 4.45 pm.
Arena Animation: 12th Anniversary celebrations - live demonstration on Clamation, by Tata Interactive Systems, Mumbai, Deputy Head (Animation), H N Hall, National College, Jayanagar, 7th Block, 9 am.
The National College Old Students Association: Annual General Body meeting and Old Students Day, H N Hall, Basavanagudi, 10 am.
Aishwarya Educational and Charitable Trust: Inauguration of KSOU Teachers, Counsellors workshop by KSOU Vice-Chancellor Vivek Rai, Aishwarya Group of Institutions, Jnanaganganagar, 10 am.
Samyukta Swakula Sali Sangha: Felicitation to Sangha’s social service persons, by MLC M Krishnappa, 162, 3rd Cross Road, 20th Main Road, 1st Stage, BTM Layout, 9.30 am.
Manipal Speciality Hospital: Super Kids Talent Hunt Contest, to create awareness on Health issues, Manipal Speciality Hospital, 363, Halagevaderahalli, Rajarajeshwarinagar, 9.30 am.
Kallamala Multi-Purpose Charitable Society: Ottamooli treatment camp, Hindu Dharmika Sangha, 45, 5th Cross, Veerabhadranagar, Basavanagar (Bus Stop), 8 am.
CULTURAL
Raaga Sudhalaya Charitable Trust: Presentation of Vaatsalya award K S Manorama, by Journalist T P Shenoy, BEL Sri Ganapathi Seva Mandali Jalahalli President G Rame Gowda, participates, Ekdanta Pravachana Mandira, BEL Sri Ganapathi Temple premises, BEL Colony, Jalahalli, 10.45 am. (ph 98450 50759).
Nupura: Rangapravesha of Manasa Rao, Musician M S Sheela participates, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, 6 pm.
Udayabhanu Kalasangha: Inter-school Kannada debate competitions and Vishnu Sahasranama competitions, Chandrashekar Patil participates, Sangha premises, Opposite to Gavipuram Salu Chatragalu, Basavanagudi Road, behind Ramakrishna Math, 10.30 am.
Sri Guru Samartha Sangeetha Vidyalaya: 5th Anniversary and felicitation to Tabala artist Satish Hampiholi, Shyamala G Bhave, participates, Nayana, J C Road, 5 pm.
Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha Trust: Vocal recital by R A Ramamani, Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, ‘E’ Block, 2nd Stage, Rajajinagar, 6 pm. (ph 2359 1723).
Malleswaram Sangeetha Sabha: Tiger Varadachar Memorial Music competitions, Ananya, 91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram, 6 pm. (ph 94480 89890).
Bangalore Gayana Samaj: Veena by T Sharada, K R Road, 6 pm. (ph 2650 6049).
Sri Raghavendra Guruseva Mandali: Devaranama and Essay competitions, Raghavendra Swamy Math, Mathikere, 2 pm. (ph 2337 6269).
The Canara Union: Felicitations to Gourang Kodical and Anant Nag, followed by Hindustani vocal recital by Dattatreya Velankar, 42, 8th Main Road, 5.30 pm.
Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha: Hindustani vocal recital by M Venkatesh Kumar and party, Purandara Bhavan, 8th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, behind Indiranagar Club, 6 pm. (ph 6571 1214).
Sri Shaneshwara Krupa Poshitha Nataka Mandali: Staging of the play ‘Sampoorna Ramayana,’ Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, 10.30 am.
Department of Kannada and Culture: Udyanavanadalli Udayaraaga - Hindustani vocal by Mounaramachandra, Lalbagh, Sugama Sangeetha by Siddaraju Sri Thimmeshprabhu Garden, Hanumanthanagar, 6.30 am.
Karnataka Nataka Academy: Release of book ‘Vyakthiraaga Saraswathi,’ by Gudgeri N Basavaraju, Nayana, J C Road, 11 am. (ph 2223 7484).
Atal Bihari Vajpeyi Sports and Cultural Vedike: Music by C Ashwath - Kannadave Sathya, Malleswaram Grounds, 6 pm.
ISKCON: Cultural contest for women - Vatsalya, Craft, Vocal Music, Gita Shloka chanting, Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, 9.30 am.
RELIGIOUS
United Lodge of Theosophists: Discourse on Significance of Christmas, Maitri Bhavan, 4, M N Krishna Rao Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.
Rajya Noukarara and Karmikara Kendra Kanaka Samithi: Sri Kanakadasara Jayanthi, Sri Niranjanandapuri Swamiji, former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily, former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participate, Shikshakara Sadana, Opposite Cauvery Bhavan, Mysore Bank Circle, 4 pm.
Kerodi Trust: Discourse on Vedas and Upanishads by N Anandathirtha, The Indian Institute of World Culture, 6, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.
Sri Ayyappan Temple: Devotional songs by Roshan Raj and Ritvik Raj and party, 56/2, Sri Ramamurthy Road, 3rd Main, Srirampuram, 7.30 pm.
Akhila Bharata Madhwa Maha Mandala: Discourse on ‘Mukthi in Madhwa Philosophy,’ by Ananda Theertha Nagasampige, Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha, Kathriguppa Main Road, 2.30 pm.
Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira: Discourse on ‘Daya Shataka’ by A Ramaswamy Iyengar, 9th Main Road, BSK 2nd Stage, 6 pm.
The Theosophical Society: Discourse on ‘Know your fingers’ by S M Shivappa, K R Road, 11.20 am.
Ashirwad: Discourse on ‘The Meaning of Christmas’ by Francis Menzes S J, 30, St Marks Road, 4 pm.
Karnataka Haridasa Scientific Research Centre: Discourse on Fusing Science and Spiritualism by Ranganath Bharadwaj, Deccan Paradise, 8th Main, Basaveshwaranagar, 6 pm.
Sri Varaprada Anjaneya Swamy Devasthanam Trust: Hanuman Jayanti Celebrations, - puppet show - Narakasurvadha, Sri Krishna Paarijatha and Hanumad Vilas by M R Ranganatha Rao and party, 11th Main, Padmanabhanagar, 6.30 pm.
Sri Shirdi Sai Biksha Kendra: Datta Jayanti celebrations, Sri Srinivas Kalyan Mantap, Jaraganahalli, near Yelchanahalli Bus Stop, Kanakapura Main Road, 6 am.
Bharatinagar Residents Forum: Christmas celebrations - Distribution of food and cake to slum children by actress Jennifer Kotwal, Thimmaiah Garden, Doddigunta Slum, Opposite St Aloysius High Ground, Cox Town, 9.30 am.
