Panel Discussion on ‘Importance of Theatre Education,’ Deenabandhu Trust Founder Prof. Jayadeva, Arivu Vidyasamsthe Secretary Janardhan and eminent Theatre Director and Writer from Delhi Rajneesh Bisht will speak, eminent Theatre Director IIET Managing Director Prasanna moderates, IIET, Hardwick School premises, JLB Road, 5 pm.

 Releasing of book ‘Chintana Chintamani,’ a collection of 800 thought-provoking articles written by veteran writer Dr. C.P. Krishnakumar (CPK), Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, retired Professor Dr. D.A. Shankar releases the book, senior scholar Dr. H.V. Nagaraja Rao speaks about the book, Mysore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) President…

 Releasing of its first technical book ‘Basic Concept and Fundamentals of Electrical Earthing (Grounding),’ authored by expert M.L. Sheshadri, former Superintendent Engineer, Hotel Southern Star, Vinoba Road, 5.30 pm.

 Dharma Bodhane Series-9, Maharshi PU College Principal M. Mahadevaswamy delivers discourse, Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar chief guest, Nritya Gangothri School of Dance Director Vidu. Preeti Venkataramu special invitee;Narthana Lahari – Dasa Namana by Sub-Junior and Junior students of Nrutya Vidya Peeta; Shivashakti – a Bharatanatyam recital by Guru Vidu. C.N. Anitha along with her disciples Vidu….

 Kotharotsava Vaibhava, ‘Sangeetotsava-2025,’ Karnatak Music – Veena recital by Vidu. Jyoti Ravindran and troupe, Mysuru, Deeksha Mantapa inside the Hill Temple, 6 pm to 9 pm.

‘Thiruppavai’ discourse by Vidu. Dr. K.L. Prasannakshi, retd. Sanskrit Professor, Maharani’s Arts College, Mysuru, Temple premises, Tyagaraja Road, 6.30 pm.

‘Thiruppavai’ discourse by K.S. Sridharan, retd. Sanskrit Professor, Maharani’s College, Bengaluru, Sanatani Sabha, 2nd Main, 10th Cross, Jayanagar, Mysuru, 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm.

Inauguration of Theatre Festival, Progressive Thinker N. Diwakar inaugurates, Senior Theatre Person D. Nagendra Kumar chief guest, Department of Kannada and Culture Joint Director V.N. Mallikarjunaswamy presides; Staging of play ‘Akka,’ written by Lingadevaru Halemane, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6 pm.

Kotharotsava Vaibhava, ‘Sangeetotsava-2025,’ Karnatak Music – Flute recital by Vid. V. Mukunda and troupe, Bengaluru, Deeksha Mantapa inside the Hill Temple, 6 pm to 9 pm.

‘Health Talk’ monthly series, lecture on ‘Health tips for Upkeep of Healthy Life’ by Dr. N. Chandrasekhar of Adithya Adhikari Hospital, Council President Dr. H.M. Nagaraju presides, Saraswathi Samudaya Bhavan, 5 pm.