Cultural programmes, violin concert by N. Chandan of Raghavendra Nagar and troupe, 7 pm to 8 pm; Orchestra by Mohan Devaiah, Exhibition Grounds, 8 pm to 9.30 pm.

Staging of play ‘Taledanda,’ written by Dr. Girish Karnad, directed by Mahadeva Hadapada, music by R. Satyanarayana, Kannada & Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan inaugurates, senior theatre person Dr. H.A. Parshwanath presides, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, 6.30 pm.

Inauguration of Challenger’s Cup 2022 – An Inter-State Basketball Tournament by former KSOU VC Dr. N.S. Ramegowda, Parivarthana Group of Institutions President Dr. M. Puttegowda presides, MLAs S.A. Ramdas and L. Nagendra and Corporator SBM Manju chief guests, University of Mysore Basketball Arena, Opp. Yuvaraja’s College, 6.30 pm.

Inauguration of the Sangha and Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, Maharani’s Arts College Faculty Dr. B.V. Vasanthkumar inaugurates the programme, MLC A.H. Vishwanath presides, Senior Journalist Amshi Prasannakumar speaks on Kannada Rajyotsava, MLC C.N. Manjegowda and Additional DC Dr. B.S. Manjunathaswamy chief guests, Rotary Hall, JLB Road, 6 pm.

Vocal Concert by Vid. Dr. Sheshaprasad, accompanied by Vid. Keshava Mohan Kumar on violin, Vid. Phanindra Bhaskar on mridanga and Vid. Shamith Gowda on ghata, Ganabharathi, Kuvempunagar, 6 pm.

Veenanada Sambhrama, a three-day ‘Sharada Veena Mahotsava’ music festival, Veena Concert by Vid. R.K. Padmanabha, accompanied by Vid. P.S. Sridhar on mridanga and Vid. V.S. Ramesh on ghata, Srirama Mandira, 16th Cross, Jayanagar, 6 pm to 8.30 pm. [Mob: 98458-87237]

Talk on ‘Skyroot Aerospace’ by Dr. R. Purnima, formerly Professor of English, KSOU and presently, Director, Children’s Literary Club, Mysuru, Chamundi Children’s Home, II Stage Brindavan Extension, 5.30 pm.