Classical vocal concert by Vid. Pattabhirama Pandit (in memory of Y.N. Ananth, an ardent student and rasika of music), accompanied by Vid. H.N. Bhaskar on violin, Vid. K.U. Jayachandra Rao on mridanga and Vid. Omkar G. Rao on ghata, Sangeeta Kalanidhi Mysore Vasudevacharya Bhavana, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 6 pm.

Swami Ishtanathanandaji speaks on ‘Kaivalyopanishad’ in English, Ashram premises, Yadavagiri, 6 pm to 6.50 pm.

Re-launch of the book ‘Bhugilu’ and Dialogue programme, School premises, 6 pm.

‘Yuva Sourabha,’ vocal concert by Vid. Anoor Phaneendra Sharma, Bengaluru, accompanied by Vid. Anirudh Bharadwaj, Bengaluru, on violin and Vid. S.P. Nagendra Prasad, Bengaluru, on mridanga; Vid. G.S. Ramanujam, senior percussion artiste and scholar, chief guest, Ganabharathi auditorium,                 Adichunchanagiri Road, Kuvempunagar, 5.30 pm.

8th edition of Mysore Science Theatre Festival (MSTF), ‘Women in science in 2025: A Conversation,’ Nandita Jayaraj, Freelance Science Journalist, in conversation with Dr. Bitasta Das, Senior Editor and Instructor, Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bengaluru; ‘Ganitha Kunitha’ by B.S. Krishnamurthy, Mysuru; Sun Spot Viewing, Women in Science and Books Exhibition, 5 pm to 6…

‘Kathe Kelona Banni-890,’ story telling by G.S. Kalavathi Madhusudhan, writer and Founder State President, Karnataka Rajya Spandana Siri Vedike, Hassan, Suruchi Rangamane, #476, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm.  [Mob: 92435-81097]

Conversations with a Buddhist Monk (a talk series to celebrate ‘Year of Compassion’ in honour of 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday), Ven Geshe Kalden, Buddhist Monk from Sera Jey Monastic University, will be in conversation with the participants, Heritage House, Saraswathipuram, 4.30 pm.

Anna Santarpane as part of 1st Shravana Saturday, next to Sri Yoganarasimhaswamy Temple, Vijayanagar 1st Stage, 12 noon.

Inauguration of Co-curricular Activities 2025-26 by University of Mysore (UoM) Registrar (Evaluation) Prof. N. Nagaraja, VVS Hon. President Gundappa Gowda presides, Sri Sahukar Chennaiah Auditorium, VVCE Campus, Gokulam 3rd Stage, 10 am.

Release of ‘Krishnaloka’ and ‘Kaavyatatvollekha’ commemoration volumes, felicitation to literary achievers, Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji graces the occasion, MP Yaduveer Wadiyar inaugurates, scholar Dr. T.V. Venkatachala Shastry presides, Dr. K. Krishnamurthy Research Foundation Director Dr. K. Leela Prakash welcomes, Committee Working President Dr. Mallepuram G. Venkatesh delivers keynote address, Central Sanskrit University VC Dr. Shrinivasa…