179th Jayanthyotsava of M. Venkatakrishnaiah (Thathaiah), prize distribution to the winners of various competitions, Anathalaya President C.V. Gopinath presides, Anathalaya Administrative Board Senior Member Dr. N. Sriram chief guest, Anathalaya premises, Narayan Shastri Road, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

Releasing of book titled ‘Rajarshi – Sriman Maharaja Jayacharajendra Wadiyar Bahaddur – Life and Achievements (1919-1974), penned by Dr. B.V. Sudhamani, Members of the erstwhile Mysore royal family Kamakshi Devi and Indrakshi Devi releases the book, Raja Chandra of Mysore royal family presides, Vijnana Bhavan, Gate No. 3, Manasagangothri, 5 pm.

48th annual Sri Swarna Gowri and Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swami Puja Mahotsava, 5 pm; Sports and games activities for Sangha family children, 5.30 pm; MVSS Super Family 2023 – A fun-filled event for family members, Kanti Mallanna Kalyana Mandira, Kabir Road, 6.30 pm.

‘Kathe Kelona Banni- 794,’ story-telling by Dr. H.S. Vagdevi, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Journalism & Mass Communication, St. Philomena’s College, Mysuru, Suruchi Rangamane, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. [Mob: 92435-81097]

Swaralaya Samskrutika Habba, music scholar Vidu. Vijayalakshmi Vasudev inaugurates, music teacher Vidu. Meera Urs chief guest, Samsthe Founder-President Vidu. Dr. Suma Harinath presides; Cultural programmes, Ganabharathi,  4 pm.

Annual General Body Meeting, Association President Arunkumar Shettar presides, Janani Janma Bhumi Function Hall, Aravindanagar, 4 pm. [Mob: 94489-79349]

National Festival of Children’s Theatre – Vaidehi Day, story-telling and Children’s Mela & Book Fair, Heritage House, Saraswathipuram, up to 8 pm;  Adults Performing for Children – Staging of plays ‘Birthday Chocolate & Geet Ka Kamal’ (Hindi – 75 minutes) and ‘Let’s find Dojo Mojo’ (Non-verbal – 50 minutes), Kirurangamandira (Mini Theatre), Kalamandira premises, 7…

Special Handloom Expo Samskruthi-Hathkargha-2023, JSS Mysore Urban Haat, Hebbal, up to 9 pm.

19th Edition of Bombe Mane ­— Display of exquisite dolls from across India, Ramsons Bombe Mane, No. 91, 1st Floor, above Aamrapali Saree Store, Nazarbad Main Road, up to 7 pm. [Ph: 0821-2444040, Mob: 98801-11625]