National-level Conference on ‘Astrology and Palmistry,’ Dr. Sri Shivananda Shivacharya Swamiji of Hiremath, Chickpet, Tumakuru and Sri Mahadevaswamiji of Paduvala Sri Viraktamutt, Didagallu, H.D. Kote will grace the occasion; former Minister S.A. Ramdas inaugurates, MP Pratap Simha releases ‘Pranavam Panchanga,’ District Co-operative Union President H.V. Rajeev releases the ‘Jathaka (horoscope), Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments…

 Ramothsava, Sri Rama Pattabhisheka, Abhisheka, Archane, Gamaka Vaachana by K. Ramachandra, Vyakyana by Vasantha Venkatesh, Rama Mandira premises, 9.30 am; Mahamangalarati, 12.30 pm, Prasada Viniyoga; Udupi Sri Krishna Mandira, Narayana Shastri Road, 1 pm.    

 Handicrafts and Handloom Expo-cum-Sale, Scouts and Guides Grounds, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.

 Sri Shwetavaraha Swamy Brahmotsava,  Adivasara, Raksha Bandhana and Kalyanotsava, temple premises, Mysore Palace, 6.00 pm.  

101st Sri Ramanavami Music Festival, Violin duet by Vid. Mysore M. Nagaraj & Vid. Mysore Dr. M. Manjunath, Vid. Dr. Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman on mridanga and Vid. Giridhar Udapa on ghatam, Prasanna Seetharama Mandira, 6 pm.  

 4th Foundation Day Celebrations, Melukote Vangipura Nambiyar Mutt Seer Sri Ilai Alwar Swamiji graces the occasion, Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy former Chairperson  H. R. Leelavathi, chief guest, felicitation to achievers from various fields — Mysuru’s Shreyas N. Rao &  G. Shashikumar, Mangaluru’s C.S. Radhika and Dharwad’s Basavaraju Indoora; cultural programmes, ‘Vaividyateyalli Ekate’ presented by Thonachikoppal’s…

28th anniversary celebrations, ‘Kalpashree Natyanjali-2017’ Dance Festival, H. Channappa, Asst. Director, Department of Kannada and Culture,  Chithra Muralidaran, Artistic Director, Nrithyakthra Dance Academy, Chennai, Guru Pankaja Ramakrishnaiah State Award Winner, Mysuru and Vidu. Jyothi N. Hegde, Director, Lasyaranjana Shale, Mysuru, chief guests; Jaganmohan Palace,10.30 am to 10 pm.  

 Theatre festival, recital of progressive songs; staging of the play ‘Kuri’ by Niranthara Foundation artistes, creation by Sarveshwara Dayal Saxena and direction by Somashekhar Shira and Riyaz of Shivamogga; artistes of Avishkara will stage the play ‘Hosa Haadi Hosa Payana, creation by Radhakrishna Upadhya and direction by  V. Ajay Nag,  Javaregowda Park, Saraswathipuram, 6 pm.

 School day, inauguration by Ninaad School children, H.R. Sundareshan, CEO, Vidya Vikas Educational Trust, will be present, music programme by Neethu Ninaad of SAREGAMAPA fame and others, Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 5.30 pm.  

 Swami Atmajnanandaji speaks on ‘Sri Rama Krishna’s message for us’, Ashrama premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.