National Science Day celebrations, Prof. Ashok Misra, NASI-Platinum Jubilee Chair, Distinguished Professor, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, delivers lecture on ‘Research, Creativity, Innovation and Beyond,’ Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, UoM, presides, Crawford Hall, 11 am.

Inauguration of 18 branch at J.P. Nagar in Mysuru, Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Puttige Mutt-Udupi graces the occasion, #215, C-Block, 1st Stage, Akkamahadevi Road, opp. More Super Market, J.P. Nagar, 11 am.

‘What Next?? After 10th,’ exam orientation for High School students, Srinivas Murthy, Deputy Director, Pre-University Board, chief guest, Dr. D.R. Vijayakumar and Athira Vijayan, Head – Training Department, Karnataka, speakers SVEI auditorium, 10 am to 12 noon. [Mob: 79758-31494]

Seminar on ‘GST Budget Updates’ and Planning for FY 21-22 Book Closure’ by CA Venugopal Gella, Chartered Accountant, Partner – Venu and Vinay, Chartered Accountants, Bengaluru, N. Ravi, R.R. Associates, Auditors and Tax Consultants, Mysuru, Rotary Children’s Library D.G. Hall, JLB Road, opp. MUDA, 10 am.

‘Spatika Linga Punya Darshana’ and ‘Rajayoga Adhyatmika Chitra Pradarshana,’ an Prakash Bhavana, 2nd Main Road, Yadavagiri, 8.30 am. [Ph: 0821-2512227]

As part of Mahashivarathri celebrations, Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Punya Darshana, giant Shivalinga made of sand, ‘Shiva Darshana’ painting expo, 3D Shivalinga Darshana, 8 am to 9 pm; Samskrutika Sandhya (Cultural Evening) featuring music and dance, 6 pm to 7 pm; Discourse ‘Jeevana Darshana,’ Om Shanti Mantapa, Vani Vilasa Layout, near Abhisheka Circle, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Water…

National-level Sci-Tech-Fest-2.0 on the occasion of National Science Day, Marathon (6 km Run), JSS STU campus, 6.30 am. [For registration, call Mob: 98455-40094 or 95915-72962]

As part of Mahashivarathri celebrations, Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Punya Darshana, giant Shivalinga made of sand, ‘Shiva Darshana’ painting expo, 3D Shivalinga Darshana, 8 am to 9 pm; Samskrutika Sandhya (Cultural Evening) featuring music and dance, 6 pm to 7 pm; Discourse ‘Jeevana Darshana,’ Om Shanti Mantapa, Vani Vilasa Layout, near Abhisheka Circle, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Water…

‘Spatika Linga Punya Darshana’ and ‘Rajayoga Adhyatmika Chitra Pradarshana,’ Rajayogini BK Lakshmiji talks, Dr. Mummadi Chandrashekar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji of Japadakatte Mutt-Mysuru inaugurates, Additional Regional Commissioner P. Shivaraj chief guest, dentist Dr. Shilpa Hegde renders devotional songs, Gyan Prakash Bhavana, 2nd Main Road, Yadavagiri, 8.30 am. [Ph: 0821-2512227]

20th annual celebrations, Tyagaraja & Purandaradasara Aradhana Mahotsava — Ghosti Gayana followed by vocal music by Vid. R.S. Nandakumar accompanied by Vid. H.S. Thandava Murthy on violin, Vid. G.S. Ramanujan on mridanga and Vid. Jayaram on ghata, Alwar Kalabhavana, Gokulam 3rd Stage, 9.30 am.