GENERAL

Karnataka State Legal Services Authority and Autorickshaw Drivers Association : Legal Awareness Camp for Autorickshaw drivers, Karnataka State Legal Services Authority Executive Chairman Justice V Gopala Gowda inaugurates, Justice Subhash B Adi presides, City Civil Courts Complex, 10 am.

Horticulture Department : Valedictory of Organic Gardens Development Training, environmentalist Yellappa Reddy participates, Horticulture department’s Bio-park, Hulimavu, near Meenakshi temple, Bannerghatta Road, 2 pm.

Sarvagnanagar Citizens Forum : Public interaction programme with Bangalore North MP H T Sangliana, Government Tamil Primary School, Cox Town Circle, 5pm.

Courtesy Foundation: Free distribution of uniforms and note books to Deepanjalinagar Government Higher Primary School children, school premises, Deepanjalinagar, Mysore Road, 9.30 am.

Shree Ramachandrapura Math : Gou Sandhya - Campaign regarding importance of protection and development of Indian breed cattle, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Shree Raghaveshwara Bharathi Mahaswamiji attends, HMT Layout Ground, R T Nagar Main Road, 4 pm.

Hiriya Nagarika Sahrudayara Sangha : Jwalamukhi Sathya Memorial Lecture on ‘Newspapers’ Role in Freedom Struggle’ by Sarvodaya leader and freedom fighter H S Doreswami, B M Sri Kala Bhavan, 3rd cross, N R Colony, 10.15 am.

Essen Communications: Inauguration of ‘Outward Bound’ - Symposium on Adventure Sports and Outdoor Activities by Tourism Director C Somashekhara, The Chancery Pavilion, 10.15 am.

Bangalore Rational Humanist Association: Talk on ‘New Spiritualism and Quackery’ by Federation of Indian Rationalist Associations president Dr Narendra Nayak, H N Hall, National College, Basavanagudi, 10.30 am (9448833231)

Gandhi Sahitya Sangha: Senior Citizens’ Meet, Talk regarding ‘Share Market’ by V R Subrahmanya, Chandrakiran Investment Consultancy, 8th cross, Malleshwaram, 10 am.

Indian Institute of World Culture: Dr C Dwarakanath Endowment Lecture on Role of Herbal Drugs in Health Care : A Global Perspective by Dr Bhushan Pattawardhan, Institute premises, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.

CULTURAL

Bangalore Aryavysya Mandaligala Okkuta: First Anniversary and Vasavi Siri Award Presentation ceremony, International Vasavi Clubs Federation president Vellur Ravindranath Gupta inaugurates, R V Dental College Auditorium, No. 37, 24th Main Road, JP Nagar 1st phase, 10 am (9845659238)

Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy: Konkani Sangeethotsav, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, Kannada and Culture Minister H S Mahadevaprasad attend, Guru Nanak Bhavan, 5 pm.

Gayatri Parivaar: World Convention Seminar - Talk on ‘Spirituality in Corporate World’ by Educationist Dr Tushar Guha, Jnanajyoti Auditorium, Central College premises, Ambedkar Veedhi, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm (09820329041)

Rajajinagar Kannada Sahitya Parishat: 2nd day of 4th Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, Ko Channabasappa presides, 9.30 am onwards.

Natya Saraswati Shantala Kannada Kala Sangha: Kempegowda dance drama and National Seminar on ‘Rangabhumiyalli Nrityarupakada Sammilana Sadhyathe’, MLA V Somanna attends, City Central Library Hall, Hampinagar, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar, 4 pm (23108748)

Nada Veda Adhyayana Kendra & Wider Association for Vedic Studies: Inauguration of one-day seminar on ‘Lord Ganapati in Veda and now,’ Cultural Hall, Aurabindo Complex, 9th Cross, I phase, J P Nagar, 9.30 am.

Humour Club International: Talk on ‘Secrets of Happiness’ by YMN Murthy, National College Building, Basavanagudi, 11 am.

Shruti: Hindustani Classical Vocal Recital by Smt Bakula Sripad Hegde, `Kalashree’, 966/26, Opp ESI Hospital, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, 5.30 pm, (ph 23355687)

Dastkar: Nature Bazaar - An exhibition of handicrafts, Kachchi Ghodi and puppet show, workshops on miniature painting, Madhubani painting, paper toys and pottery and demonstrations of weaving and embroidery, Chitrakala Parishath, Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am to 7 pm.

BTM Cultural Academy: Grand Ragamalika RTP Concert - Vocal recital by Vidwan S Shankar, Sree Ramana Maharsi Academy for the Blind, 3rd cross, 3rd phase, JP Nagar, near Ragigudda, 10.30 am (65616693)

Rasika Ranjini: Talk on Kanaka - Purandara by Dr Aralu Mallige Parthasarathy, Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple premises, Padmanabhanagar, 6.30 pm.

Rotary Bangalore South: Valedictory and Prize Distribution Function of Rotary Youth Fest, Radio Mirchi RJ Rachana Bharadwaj participates, RV Teachers College Auditorium, Jayanagar 2nd Block, Ashoka Pillar, 4 pm (ph 9845203217)

Karnataka Lekhakiyara Sangha: Discussion on Kamala Narasimha’s ‘Bhoogarbha’ novel, Karnataka Sahitya Academy chairperson Geetha Nagabhushana inaugurates, Translation Academy chairman Dr Pradhan Gurudatta presides, B M Shri Pratishtana, 4th main, N R Colony, Near APS College, 4.30 pm.

Sri Lalitha Kalaniketana: Painting and Rangoli competitions, Chikka Lalbagh, Near Shantala Silks & Sarees, Cottonpet, 10 am.

Jayalakshmi Inamdar 70th Birth Anniversary Celebration Committee: Light Music Programme by Garthikere Raghanna and troupe, Ranganayaki Kala Mandira, No. 22, Jain Temple Street, VV Puram, 6 pm.

Upasana: 61st ‘Maneyangaladalli Kavithagayana’ programme, Residence of K R Shridhar, No. 63, Udaynagar 1st Cross, Behind Brigade Residency, Chikkallasandra, 6 pm (9845077821)

Rama Lalitha Kala Mandir: Vocal Duet by Kasaravalli Sisters - Smt Roopa and Smt Deepa, Mandir’s concert hall, 9th main, BSK 2nd stage, 5.30 pm (26710766)

Malleshwaram Sangeetha Sabha: Flute Concert by Vidwan V Vamshidhar, Malleshwaram Sree Rama Mandira, East Park Road, Malleshwaram, 6 pm.

SGBS Trust: Thematic presentation on the compositions of Papanasam Sivam and Papanasam Sri Ashok Ramani, Odukkathur Swamigal Mutt, Gangadara Chetty Road, Near Ulsoor Lake, 10.30 am, 12.30 pm and Music recital by Unnikrishnan and Party, 6 pm (25567990)

Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha: Playwright Marina’s super comedy ‘Thani Kudithanam’, Thirumala Vidyaniketan Hall, Behind Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, 7 pm.

Ananya: ‘Geetha Shastra Sinchana’ on compositions of Veena Padmanabhayya by Dr Sukanya Prabhakar, Ananya Sabhangana, 91/2, 4th main, Malleshwaram, 5.30 pm (23440409)

Ajantha Samskrutika mattu Vidya Samsthe: State-level dance and music competitions, 9 am, 24th Anniversary and prize distribution ceremony, 5.30 pm, Nayana Auditorium, J C Road.

Rightlines Art Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings by Abani Sen, No.270, 1st floor, 1st main, Defence Colony, Indiranagar, 10 am - 1 pm.

Galarie Sara Arakkal: Exhibition of works by 70 Indian artists, 156 4th main, BEML Layout, ITPL Road.

Prism Books Pvt Ltd: Dakshina Sangama - An exhibition of books in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam and learning by doing an exhibition of Creative Educational Manipulatives, Prism - The Bookshop, No.16, 11th cross, Jayanagar 4th block, 10 am to 9 pm.

Bharathi Kalyan Mission Trust : ‘Shravan Bhoj,’ Rashtrothana Managing Director KS Balakrishna attends, Indira Gandhi International Academy, 10/2, Jakkur, 12.30 pm (9901055835)

Sri Ayyanar Sangeetha Kala Shale : Music concert by Vidushi R Chandrika, Shale premises, 17, 11th main road, 4th block east, Jayanagar, 6 pm.

Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Ashrama : Gamaka Vachana and Vyakhyana on Kumaravyasa Bharatha’s `Rajasuya Yaga,’ by H R Krishnamurthy and Dr Mathur Krishnamurthy, Karyasiddhi mantapa, Ashram premises, Girinagar, 6.30 pm.

Magniture Gallery : Paintings exhibition on `Krrishi’ - scenic beauties, 140/13, 27th cross, 13th main, 3rd block, Jayanagar, 10 am to 8 pm.

Samyukta Swakula Sali Sangha: Bhagwan Sri Jihweshwara Jayanti and 3rd annual general meeting, former prime minister H D Devegowda inaugurates, Sri Krishna Kalyana Mantapa, 1st Main Road, 1st stage KHB Colony, Basaveshwaranagar, 10.30 am.

Theosophical Society : Talk on Time Management by B S Raviprakash, Society premises, Bangalore City Lodge, KR Road, 11 am.

Ashirvad Harmony: Lecture on ‘Finding God in all things’ by Father Ronnie Prabhu S J, Ashirvad, 30, St Marks Road, 4 pm.

Paramaartha Vichaara Sangha Trust : Lecture on ‘Vedaantavu Jeevanavu’ by Vidwan KG Subraya Sharma, Adhyatma Mandira, VV Puram, 7.45 am.

Sri SriRaghavendra Swamigalavara Sannidhi: Inauguration of Aradhana Mahotsava and book release by Sri 108 Sri Lakshmeendrateertha Sripadangalu, 6.30 pm.

Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Trust : Programme by Bellur Sri Rama Bhajana Sabha, Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy temple, Mahalakshmipura, 9 am.

Vijayanagar Sangeetha Sabha Trust : Chinnara Layamanjari - youth musical concert by students of Vidwan Ravishankar Sharma, Shruthi Sindhura Academy of Music, Sri Maruthi Mandira, Vijayanagar followed by vocal recital by Miss Chaitra  5.30 pm.

RELIGIOUS

Sri Maruti Mahaganapathi Seva Sangha : Discourse by Dr Venkateshacharya on ‘Sri Raghavendra Teerthara Granthagalu,’ Pundyadhama, I/N Block, Rajajinagar, 7 pm.

ISKCON : Jhulan Utsav by Lavanya and party, Sri Radha Krishna temple, ISKCON, Hare Krishna Hill, WOC Road, Rajajinagar, 6.45 pm.

Sri Vyasa Madhwa Samshodhana Pratishtana : Lecture on Shri Bhagavad Geetha by Dr V Prabhanjanacharya, former Chief Justice of India Justice M N Venkatachalaiah attends, Vijaya Bharathi High School, Girinagar II stage, 2.30 pm.

Sri Vyasaraja Mutt (Sosale): Dasara Padagala Gayana by Raichur Sheshagiri Das, Sri Vyasaraja Mutt, No.1, Benne Govindappa Road, Gandhi Bazaar, 6.30 pm.

Shri Jain Swetamber Terapanthi Sabha : Felicitation to seven ‘Niraahaaravratis,’ Higher Education Minister D H Shankaramurthy attends, Acharya Sri Jeeneshji Muni Maharaj participates, Tera Panth Sabha, Near Hotel Kanishka, Gandhinagar, 10.30 am.

Akhila Bharata Madhwa Maha Mandal : Seminar on `Message of Sri Madhwacharya and his parampara’ for youth, technocrats, Auditorium of PPSM Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha, Kathriguppa Main Road, 2.30 pm.