Book release and Endowment Lecture, Sri Nataraja Swamiji graces the occasion, Prof. Maleyur Guruswamy releases the book ‘Suttur Srigandha’ authored by M. Neelambika, talk on ‘Indina Tantrika Yugakke Vachanagala Agatyate’ by Dr. D.S. Guru, Parishat President G.R. Parameshwarappa presides, Vachana Gayana by Sri Gowrishankara Mahila Balaga (Gowrishankaranagar), Sri Rajendra Bhavan, JSS Hospital premises, 4.30 pm.

Swami Ishtanandaji speaks on ‘The Gospel and its writer,’ Ashrama premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.

Grand Karnatak Classical Violin Duet by Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj and Vid. Dr. Mysore M. Manjunath, accompanied by Vid. Thiruvarur Bhakthavathsala on mridanga and Vid. Giridhar Udupa on ghata, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 6 pm.

Staging of play ‘Krishnegowdana Anne,’ Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.

Staging of play ‘Chora Charanadasa,’ School premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 6.30 pm.

Rashtriya Ranga Utsava (National Theatre Festival), ‘Sharifarige Sharanu’ music programme by Theatre Music Director Ramachandra Hadapad, 5.30 pm; Staging of Malayalam play ‘Veendum Bhagavante Maranam’ (directed by Hazim Amaravilla) by artistes of Kanal Samskarika Vedhi, Kalamandira, 7 pm.

280th Santa Sri Sevalal Jayanti, Sugama Sangeetha (Banjara Geetegalu) by Sri Yashu Nayaka and troupe, Mysuru, 2.30 pm; District Minister G.T. Devegowda inaugurates, Minister S.R. Mahesh guest of honour, MLA L. Nagendra presides, Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, ZP Acting President S.R. Nandish and MPs Pratap Simha, R. Dhruvanarayan & L. Shivaramegowda chief guests, Kalamandira, 3 pm.

Celebration of Learning, guest performance by Rahul Vellal, 11-year-old child prodigy, accompanied by various artistes, performance by RMSD girls and IIP – Mysuru Centre Students, Mahajana Alumni Association Hall, Jayalakshmipuram, 4 pm.

Programme on ‘Password for happy living’ by Sister BK Shivani, TV icon and motivational speaker, Delhi, BK Karunaji graces the occasion, BK Lakshmiji chairs, District Minister G.T. Devegowda inaugurates, Transport Department Principal Secretary Dr. B. Basavaraj chief guest, Commissioner for Textile Development and Director of Handlooms and Textiles, GoK, Bengaluru, Dr. M.R. Ravi guest of…

Annual Day celebrations, Sri Nimishambha School of Dance Vid. Sridhar Jain chief guest, NIE-MC Hon. Secretary G.S. Ramachandra guest of honour, NIE-MC Director T.K.Chittaranjan presides, NIE Diamond Jubilee Sports Complex, Manandavadi Road, 5 pm.