Fifth Edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2024, Dr. B. Nanjamma Chinappa, Statistician, Translator and  Author, inaugurates, 10.30 am; Session by Prof. R. Indira, Distinguished Sociologist, on the topic ‘Ecotourism in Western Ghats – Who Gains and Who Loses?,’ 11.30 am; Prof. N. Manu Chakravarthy, Film and Cultural Critic, on ‘Reading Literature: Encountering the Spirit of the…

‘Aralu Pratibhe’ – ‘Pratibhankura’ new music series – ‘Ashtama Suma’, vocal concert by Vidushi Dr. N.S. Subhashini, accompanied by Vid. Keshav Mohan Kumar on violin and Vid. Pavan Madhav Masur on mridanga, ‘Rasavrinda,’ #1095, Devaparthiva Road,   Chamarajapuram, 10.30 am.

Releasing of Dr. Ammasandra’s books ‘Patrakarta Gandhi’, ‘Shoshanegala Anveshane’ and ‘Asamanateya Udarikarana’ — senior writer Dr. Kalegowda Nagavara inaugurates, KSGH Music and Performing Arts University VC Dr. Nagesh V. Bettakote releases the books, Mysuru District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Maddikere Gopal presides, Centre for Gandhian Studies Director Dr. Narendra Kumar speaks about the books, District…

 Endowment Programme, Inter-Hostel Debate Competition and Quiz (Sharana Darshana), JSS Mahavidyapeetha General Development Division Dy. Director K.L. Revanna Swamy inaugurates, Sharana Sahitya Parishat – Mysuru City Unit President M.G. Sadanandaiah presides, JSS Main Hostel premises, Vani Vilas Road, near RTO, 10.30 am.

Talk on benefits of HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate), the advanced and minimally invasive procedure used in treating prostate issues including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by Dr. T.P. Dinesh Kumar, Consultant – Urology and Andrology & Kidney Transplant Surgeon and Dr. K.A. Thimmaiah, Consultant – Urology and Andrology & Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Manipal…

Punyasmarane Dasoha Divasa, Sri Gurushanta Swamiji, Sri Immadi Madivala Swamiji, Sri Jade Swamiji, Sri Chandrashekar Swamiij and Dr. Sharathchandra Swamiji will grace the occasion, procession, 9 am; Prasada Viniyoga, 101 Ganapati Temple premises, K.R. Mohalla, 12.30 pm.

4k Projection Mapping on 45-ft tall Karya Siddhi Hanuman statue, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda (SGS) Ashram, Dattanagar, Nanjangud Road, (3 Shows) 7.10 pm, 7.40 pm and 8.10 pm. [Note: If rain or wind persists shows will be cancelled]

Staging of play ‘Kakanakote,’ written by Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, directed by S. Ramanath, Vanaranga, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.

Swami Mahipalananda speaks on ‘Svadhyaya in our spiritual journey,’ Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm.

123rd cultural outreach programme, Dasavani programme by vocalist Vid. Dr. Vidyabhushana, accompanied by Vid. Pradesh on violin, Vid. Shivashankar Swamy on mridanga and Vid. Raghunandan Rao on ghata, BVB Mysuru, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 6 pm.