The first reading of the new Kannada play ‘Nireekshae’ by B.P. Arun, JCAC premises, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 5 pm to 6.30 pm. [Open for all]

Formal inauguration of the Institute which is a new research centre, specialised library and residential retreat dedicated to the history, culture and classical language traditions of Karnataka; Prof. M.S. Krishnamurthy, Professor Emeritus and former Chair, Department of Archaeology, University of Mysore, chief guest, #125, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, 4 pm.

76th International Nirantara Kalemane Festival, Journalist Amshi Prasanna Kumar chief guest, ‘Kalemane Kalashree’ Award to be conferred on journalists — C.K. Mahendra, Chief Editor, Pratinidhi and M.R. Satyanarayana, Resident Editor, Vijayavani; Bharatanatyam performances by Guru Malika Panneeker, Artistic Director, Natyam Malika, Singapore; Guru M.D. Sunitha, Artistic Director, Natya Ranjitham School of Dance, Bengaluru and her…

Orientation for first year students, UoM Syndicate Member Maadesh inaugurates, Principal Prof. K. Thimmaiah presides, Syndicate Members Kyathanahalli Nagaraj, K. Gokul Govardhan, Dr. Nataraj Shivanna and M. Shankar, chief guests, UoM Librarian Dr. Y.L. Somashekar and Sports Secretary Krishna Kumar delivers lecture, College’s new building, 6 pm.

Staging of historical play ‘Ganga Samrat Sripurusha’ based on the novel ‘Ganga Samrat’ by Dr. B.N. Raveesh (Professor & HoD of Psychiatry, MMC&RI); play script by D. Thippanna, Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar inaugurates, Prof. Kalegowda Nagavara, Prof. H.S. Umesh and Yogatma D. Srihari, chief guests, Kiru Rangamandira, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm.

Hindustani Jal Tarang Music Concert by Vidu. Shashikala Dani, accompanied by Pt. Bhimashankar Bidanur on tabla, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.

Release of Kannada book ‘Alkebulanada Hrudayadinda – Dakshina Sudanina Anubhava Kathana,’ authored by IPS Officer S.L. Chennabasavanna, retd. DIGP Dr. D.C. Rajappa releases the book, writer Dr. Krishnamurthy Hanur speaks about the book, Department of Public Libraries Deputy Director Manjunath will be present, City Central Library auditorium, Nazarbad, 5.30 pm.

‘Resonance’ by Toccata, musical extravaganza by international ensemble of over 85 musicians, KSOU Convocation Hall, 5.30 pm to 8 pm.

Adilakshmi Decoration, Thiru Aadiddooram, Bharatanatyam by Brinda and team, Temple premises, Dattagalli, 6.30 pm to 8 pm.

23rd Chaturmasya Vratadeeksha by Sri Datta Vijayananda Teertha Swamiji, Mass Lalitha Sahasranama, Kumkumarchana, Ashram premises, Nanjangud Road, 5.30 pm.