25th anniversary, Karnatak Classical Music Concert by Vid. R.N. Thyagarajan, accompanied by Vid. Mathur Srinidhi on violin, Vid. Tumkur B. Ravishankar on mridanga and Vid. Raghunandan Rao on ghata, Rotary West Hall, Saraswathipuram, 6 pm.

Swami Mahipalanandaji speaks on ‘Vedanta and Ramakrishna – Exploring ideas of oneness and freedom,’ Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.

Staging of historical play ‘Kumara Rama,’ written by P. Rudrappa, directed by Kalavallabha Rangaswamy, Kalamandira, Hunsur Road, 6 pm.

Talk on ‘Women who contributed in making the Indian Constitution,’ by Club Director Dr. R. Purnima, Chamundi Children’s Home, II Stage Brindavan Extension, 5.30 pm.

Sri Shyamala Navarathri Mahotsava, Sri Dwadasha Saraswathi Homa, #8, 7th Main, 3rd Block, Jayalakshmipuram, 5.30 pm.

Book release — Senior poetess N. Shanthakumari’s ‘Hosa Belaku’ (poetry collection) — by E&T specialist Dr. Mohan Raj, Sirigannada Vedike State President C.N. Umesh inaugurates, District Kannada Sahitya Parishat Mysuru President Maddikere Gopal presides, Abhiruchi Balaga Founder N.V. Ramesh speaks about the book, Manasagagothri Professor Dr. Nagaraj will be present, Kannada Bhavan, District Kannada Sahitya…

Handicraft and Handloom expo-cum-sale, Scouts and Guides Grounds, behind DC’s Office, up to 9.30 pm.

Niranthara Ranga Utsava, staging of play ‘Navilu Purana’ by Aneka, Bengaluru [Director: Suresh Anagalli]; Educationist Na. Divakar and senior theatre artiste Indira Nayar will be present, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm.

Bharatanatyam by Vidu. Srividya and disciples, Sri Durga Nritya Academy, 6 pm to 7.15 pm; Bharatanatyam by Vidu. Vangmayi Bengaluru, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm.

25th anniversary, presentation of kritis created by Dr. R.N. Sreelatha by students. Presentation of workshop conducted by Padma Shri awardee Vid. R.N. Thyagarajan, Rotary West Hall, Saraswathipuram, 6 pm.