Releasing of 3 books  — Sarala Bhagavadgita, English Version, authored by Narmada N. Prabhu; Sadhaka – Sarthaka, Dr. B.R. Pai’s Biography in Kannada authored by Dr. V. Ranganath & S.Venkateshan and Spreading Light, Dr. B.R. Pai’s Biography in English authored by Dr. V. Ranganath &  S. Venkateshan, translated by S. Ramaswamy — Poojya Swamv Chidrupananda…

‘Kalabhivardhana 2024,’ 20th annual celebrations, ‘Bharatanatya: Bhagavata Marga’ by K. Sandesh Bhargav, noted Bharatanatyam artiste and Vice-President, Global Solution & Transformation Li & Fung. Concept – Vidu. Jyothi Shankar; Choreography and Natuvanga – Vidushi Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy; Music Composer and Vocal – Vidu. Kanchana S. Sriranjani; Mridanga – Vid. H.L. Shivashankar Swamy; Veena – Vid….

Swami Viprananda speaks on ‘Spiritual experience in different traditions,’ Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.

Rangageetha Gayana, Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Temple Development Committee President Vijaya Nanjundaiah inaugurates, Secretary Dr. B.S. Narakesari, presides, Rangageetha Gayana by Vid. Kiragasuru Rajappa and team accompanied by Vid. Kiragasuru Rajappa on harmonium, Vid. M.S. Jayaram on tabla and Vid. Purushothama on clarinet, Sri Shaneshwara Swamy Temple, ‘H’ Block, Ramakrishnanagar, 6 pm.

‘Mysuru Sankranti Ranga Habba,’ Theatre Director B. Suresh inaugurates, Kannada and Culture Department Director Dr. Dharanidevi Malagathi presides, Kannada and Culture Joint Director Balwantrao Patil special invitee, 6 pm; Staging of play ‘Soole Sanyasi’ by Abhiyentararu, Mysuru, the play is written by K.V. Subbanna and directed by Manjunath Badigera, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.

Installation Ceremony, Learner’s PU College, Vijayanagar, 4.45 pm.

‘Kathe Kelona Banni- 810,’ story-telling by P. Mukunda, retd. Head Master, Seva Bharathi School, Thirthahalli, Shivamogga, 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm; Science Sanje, talk on ‘Stories in Stones – Karnataka’s Geoheritage Wonders’ by Devyani Khare, Consultant, Science Communication and Geoscientist, Bengaluru, Suruchi Rangamane, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Well-Wishers Meet, Introduction to Viveka School of Excellence (VSOE) Sainik School by S. Savitha, SVYM Founder Dr. R. Balasubramaniam delivers keynote address, Dr. Sudheer B. Bangalore will be present, V-LEAD premises, Hebbal, 4 pm to 5.30 pm.

Fashion exhibition, Wind Chimes, Nazarbad, up to 9 pm.

Tirupavai Kalakshepa (discourse) by Vid. M.K. Shelvanarayana, Sri Rama Mandira, Krishnamurthypuram, 6.15 pm to 7.30 pm.