Eknathji Ranade (the Founder of Vivekananda Kendra Kanyakumari) Jayanti, screening of the movie ‘Eknathji: One Life – One Mission’, C.V. Gopinath, former Additional Secretary to the Government of India, inaugurates, DRC Cinemas in B.M. Habitat Mall, 9 am to 11 am. [Entry is through invitation only].    

 Swami Atmajnandaji speaks on ‘Viveka Chudamani’, Ashrama premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.    

Anniversary celebrations, releasing of CD, composition of music programmes by S.K. Vasumathi and devaranama aired by Akashavani; noted violinist H.K. Narasimhamurthy of Akashavani inaugurates,  ‘Santha Kanda Rama’ – cultural programme, Jaganmohan Palace auditorium, 6 pm.

 Sangeethanjali – A tribute to Pandit Ramarao V. Nayak,  musical recital by Pt. Sudhindra Bhowmik from Mumbai, Pt. Udayaraj Kapoor, Bengaluru on Tabla, Pt. B. Sriram Bhat, Mysuru on Harmonium, K. Vasudevacharya Bhavan, Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 6.30 pm.    

Sthree Sarees’ from Chennai, Expo-cum-sales of Kora Silk, Banaras Silk, Matka Silk, Georgettes, Banarasi Linen Sarees, etc., Hotel Southern Star, 10 am to 8 pm.    

Muthuswamy Dikshitar Day celebrations, Ganabharathi, Veene Seshanna Bhavan, Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, 10 am to 9 pm.

Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji, Nakshatra Ishti for the well-being of the society, Ati Rudra Yaga, Homa, 7 am; Purnahuti, 12 noon; Pujas, 5 pm; Bhajans and Namasankeertana, Ashrama premises, Nanjangud-Ooty Road, 6.30 pm.    

 ‘Bannagala Dhwani’ art expo, Institute premises, Chamarajapuram, 11 am to 5 pm.

Seminar Series on Science, Technology and Society,  Dr. K. Chidananda Gowda presides, Golden Jubilee auditorium, JSS College premises, 10 am to 3.15 pm.    

 Canara Bank Founder’s Day, ‘Crime Prevention and Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign,’ Sri Ilai Alwar Swamiji of Vangipura Mutt graces the occasion, DCP (Law and Order) N. Vishnuvardhana inaugurates, DCP (Traffic and Crime) Dr. Vikram V. Amathe releases awareness leaflets, Hoysala Karnataka Sangha President P.V. Bharadwaj presides, Hoysala Karnataka Sangha Sabha Sadhana, 10 am.