Sri Mahavarahi Gupta (Ashada) Navaratri, Shatru Stambhanakarini Sri Bagalamukhi Homa and Sri Dashavarahi Avarananga Homa, Foundation premises, #8, 7th Main, 3rd Block, Jayalakshmipuram, 5.30 pm.

Releasing of writer Dr. Yellappa K.K. Pura’s ‘Bisila Beragu’ felicitation volume, retd. Chief Traffic Manager Sharana Sarangamath Hampaiah inaugurates, poet and former MP Dr. L. Hanumanthaiah releases the book, District Sahitya Bhavana, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 4.30 pm.

Handicraft and Handloom Exhibition, Bharat Scouts and Guides Grounds, behind DC’s office, up to 9 pm.

Releasing of Prasanna’s book ‘Indian Method in Acting’ and interaction on the topic ‘Nataneyalli Bharatiya Samskrutiyembudideye?,’ Music University VC Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote chief guest, senior writer & critic O.L. Nagabhushanaswamy and senior theatre director Prasanna will be present, Indian Institute of Educational Theatre premises, Hardwicke School premises, 4 pm.

‘Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav,’ JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Hebbal, Mysuru, up to 8.30 pm.

Science Sanje, Talk on ‘Super Efficient Solar Cells and LEDs: A Search in the Nanoworld,’ by Prof. M.S. Shivaprasad, Dean & Hon. Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad, Suruchi Rangamane, Chitrabhanu Road,  Kuvempunagar, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Bharatanatyam programme, Sri Krishnadhama, Saraswathipuram, 6.30 pm.

Music programme in memory of Chakrakodi Narayana Shastry [sponsored by Sri Muliya Raghavayya and family], Karnatak vocal recital by Vidu M. A. Jyothi accompanied by Vidu. Pruthvi Bhaskar on violin, Vid. Nyvelli K.V. Ramkumar on mridanga and Vid. Srinidhi on ghata, Veene Seshanna Bhavan, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.

Hindustani Classical Music, Santoor recital by Ahilan Hatti, accompanied by Pt. Jyotirmay Roy Chowdhury on tabla; Guru, Internationally acclaimed Santoor exponent Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya will grace the concert,  Vasudevacharya Bhavana, JLB Road, 6 pm.

Swami Mahamedhanandaji speaks on‘Swami Turiyananda’s letters to spiritual aspirants,’Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.