Swami Vipranandaji speaks on ‘The essence of the Upanishads,’ Ashram premises, 6 pm.

A talk on ‘Reclaiming Hindu Temple: A 360 Degree View’ by author and columnist Sandeep Balakrishna, S.P. Bhat Hall, Institution of Engineers-India (IEI), JLB Road, 5.30 pm to 7 pm. [Mob: 98804-35175 or 99864-93998]

‘Gana Sangama,’ live musical programme for a cause by well-known singers of ETV’s ‘Ede tumbi haaduvenu’ and Chadana’s ‘Mareyada manikya,’ Subramani (Police Department) of ETV SaReGaMaPa fame too will perform; Music by V. Sharath and troupe, Mysuru; sound & light by Lakshmi Sounds, Mysuru; Former ZP Member S. Madegowda inaugurates, Lions former Governor Ln. K….

Special discourse series on “Sri Vadiraja’s Sri Rukminesha Vijaya” by Pt. Kheda Vedavyasacharya, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mutt, Jayalakshmipuram, 5 pm to 6.30 pm.

 Felicitation to 15 social workers who have been working hard to conserve water, land and our language,Mulakanadu Bhavan, near Aishwarya Petrol Bunk, 5 pm.

‘Kathe Kelona Banni-731,’ story-telling by Jayashree Murthy of Sthaayi Theatre, Coimbatore, Suruchi Rangamane, #476, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. [Ph: 0821-2541795 or Mob:92435-81097]

29th anniversary celebrations and book release — Dr. V. Malini’s ‘Shivarathri Rajendra Vaibhava Nritya Roopaka’ — by Law Minister J.C. Madhuswamy, Suttur Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, Mayor Sunanda Palanetra inaugurates, JSS Women’s College Hostel,                                      Saraswathipuram, 4 pm.

Exhibit-cum-sale of handlooms and handicrafts from across the country, Open Ground near Apollo Hospital, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, up to 9.30 pm.

7th ‘Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav,’ exhibit-cum-sale of handlooms and handicrafts by artisans of Gujarat, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Ring Road, Hebbal Industrial Area, up to 9 pm.

Mysuru Book Fair and Free Reading event, Nanjaraja Bahaddur Choultry, Vinoba Road, up to 9 pm.