Lecture on ‘Characteristics of World Class Universities’ by Dr. J.A.K. Tareen, former Vice-Chancellor of Kashmir and Pondicherry Universities, Prof. S.N. Hegde, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore, presides, Dhvanyaloka, 6 pm.    

Special Music Programme by Vid. Prince Rama Varma from Thiruvananthapuram (vocal), Vid. Avaneeswaram Vinu (violin) and Vid. B. Harikumar from Trichy (mridanga), Navajyoti auditorium, JSS Women’s College, Saraswathipuram, 6 pm.    

‘Mysuru Asthana Vaggeya Vaibhava’ – Karnatak Classical Vocal Recital by Vidushis Dr. R.N. Srilatha, Shailaja Sriram Bhat, Smitha Srikiran and Chaitrika, accompanied by Vidu. Veena Suresh on violin, Vid. A. Radhesh on mridanga and Vid. S. Manjunath on ghata, Sabha premises, JLB Road, 6 pm.    

Sri Ramanuja  Sahasramanotsava Music Programme, flute recital by Vid. Mysore V. Vamshidhar, accompanied by Vid. S.P. Anantha Padmanabha on violin, Vid. Koviladi Madwaprasad on mridanga and Vid. R. Karthik on khanjira, Sri Sarada Vilas Educational Institutions President B.S. Parthasarathi presides, Sri Sarada Vilas Centenary Hall, Krishnamurthypuram, 5.15 pm.    

Swami Ishtanathanandaji speaks on ‘Atmabodha,’ Ashrama premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.    

Renowned Yoga Guru K. Pattabhi Jois Memorial Programme, conferring of ‘Yoga Kalarathna Award’ on C. Ramesh, social worker K. Raghuram inaugurates, Zilla Brahmana Mahasabha President Dr. B.R. Nataraj Jois unveils portrait of the Guru, Kannada Sahitya Parishat Mysuru President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna presides, senior social worker Dr. A. Pushpa Iyengar and Shabda Yoga Therapist N.R….

 Felicitation to B.M. Ramachandra  of Sri Rajeshwari Vasthralankara, senior theatre and folk artiste Nadoja Belagallu Veeranna inaugurates, well-known music director Nadabhrama Dr. Hamsalekha releases felicitation volume, former Chairman of Karnataka Nataka Academy Shekha Masthara and Nrityalaya Trust Director Tulasi Ramachandra chief guests, senior theatre artiste Dr. H.K. Ramanatha presides, Kiru Rangamandira, Kalamandira premises, 5 pm….

Mysuru Utsava-2018 Expo featuring wildlife models, 3D paintings and replica of world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa, Dasara Exhibition Grounds, up to 10 pm.    

 Ashada Friday special programmes, Sri Gajalakshmi Alankara, Mutt premises, Abhinava Shankaralaya, Fort Mohalla, 7 pm.

An enchanting talk on ‘Spiritual Dimension of Service’ by BK Leena Behenji, Chief Co-ordinator, Brahmakumaris, Bhubaneswar Sub-Zone, Odisha, Gyan Prakash Bhavan, #59/3, 2nd Main Road, Yadavagiri, 6.30 pm.