Date:01/11/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/11/01/stories/2006110119100400.htm

Engagements - Bangalore

In Bangalore Today

RELIGION

Bhajans: "Namasmaran 2006", Seetharama Mandira, 23/11, Gangadhara Chetty Road, 5 p.m.

Bhagawad Gita Chapter V: Discourse by Swami Abhaya Chaitanya, Ramachandraswami Temple, 5th Main, Sriramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Viveka Choodamani: Discourse by Kirti Chaitanya, 23/1, 5th Main, 9th Cross, Malleswaram, 6 p.m.; Swamini Sampannanda, 2456, 7th B Main, RPC Layout, Vijayanagara, 6.30 p.m.; Swamini Samatananda, Sripaadakshetra, 1, 4th Cross, Dollars Scheme 4th Phase, J.P Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Meditation: Discourse by T.S. Gopal, Nadaveda Adhyayana Kendra, 206, 12th Cross, 14th Main, J.P. Nagar II Phase, 6.30 p.m.

Pavitrotsavam: Veda and Prabandha Parayanam, Sri Venkateshwara Temple, Srirangam Srimad Andavan Ashram, Seshadripuram, 4.30 p.m.

Bhajans: Sai Gitanjali, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kshetra, 36, 21st Main, 8th Cross, J.P.Nagar 2nd Phase, 6.30 p.m.

Upanyasa on Bhagavatha: Vidyavachaspati Bannanje Govindacharya, Kuchalmba samskruthika mandira, Jayanagar 9th Block, 6.30 p.m.

Cultural

Suswaralaya College of Music and Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira: Seventh anniversary celebrations and release of third revised edition of the book, "Directory of Karnatak Musicians of Karnataka," Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, 9th Main, Banashankari II Stage, 4.30 p.m.

The Smriti Nandan Cultural Centre: Sitar recital by Sundarnath, 15/3, Nanda Deep, Palace Road, 6 p.m.

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad: Exhibition of works by various artistes, Kumara Krupa Road, 10.30 a.m. Bangalore Sri Kashi Math: Gamka recital by Hosahalli Avadhani, and lecture by Mathoor Krishnamurthy, Malleswaram, 6.30 p.m.

Galleryske: Song for an ancient land, exhibition of video works by Kabir Mohanty, The Presidency, 82, St. Mark's Road, 11 a.m.

Gallery Sumukha: Urban Crux, exhibition of works by Rathin Kanji, 24/10, BTS Depot Road, Wilson Garden, 10.30 a.m.

General

Government of Karnataka: Chief Minister inaugurates Suvarna Karnataka celebrations, distribution of Rajyotsava awards, KSCA stadium, 6 p.m.

Karnataka Rajyotsava Samiti: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy at Rajyotsava celebrations, procession of folk artistes and others, Government Arts College grounds, 1.30 p.m.

Kannada Chaluvali Horatagara Rajya Samiti: Felicitation to 50 meritorious nursing students and distribution of fruits to patients by V.S. Krishnayya, Victoria Hospital, 9 a.m.

Chamrajpete Nadahabbada Kannada Rajyotsava Samiti: Rajyotsava celebrations, Third Main, Chamarajpet, 10 a.m.

S. Rayudu Social and Cultural Academy: Communal harmony day celebrations, J.J.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Karnataka Haridasa Scientific Research Centre: 21st Foundation day lecture on "India's strength in basic sciences: an assessment" by Gururaj Karajagi, Chairman of Academy of Creative Teaching, Vijayaranga, Vijayanagar, 6.30 p.m.

Jalahalli Sree Ayyappa Temple: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar inaugurates new office cum library complex, premises, Jalahalli West, 10 a.m.

The Bangalore Science Forum: Film show on science subjects, National College, Basavanagudi, 6 p.m.

Sri Guruji Janmashatabdi Samiti: Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi and Dr. M.Rama Jois at a seminar on "Nationalism in the age of globalisation," NIMHANS Convention Centre, 10 a.m.

Bangalore University: Suvarna Karnataka celebrations, book release by Vice-Chancellor H.A. Ranganath, Registrar R.M.N. Sahai presides, Senate Hall, Jnanabharathi campus, 10 a.m.

Basavanagudi Jagruthi Vedike: Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations, Gandhi Bazaar Circle, 6.30 p.m.

Akhila Karnataka Kannada Chaluvali Kendra Samiti: Suvarna Karnataka Rajyotsava, Narayana Kumar Vedike, Banappa Park, 10.30 a.m.

Sapna Book House: Release of book, "Kannada Chaluvali Mathu Chintane," by Ka.Vem. Srinivasa Murthy, premises, Gandhinagar, 11 a.m.

National Institute of Advanced Studies: J. Srinivasan will deliver lecture on "Climate change: past, present and future," NIAS auditorium, IISc campus, 6 p.m.

Kamadhenu Pustaka Bhavana: Release of book "Amaranatha darshana patha," Sai Sindhu Apartments, Third Block, Thygarajanagar, 11.30 a.m.

Tumkur

Government of Karnataka: Kannada Rajyotsava Celebration, C. Channigappa, Minister for Environment and Forests, inaugurates; Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, 9 a.m.; cultural programmes and awards ceremony; S.Mallikarjunaiah, MP, will be chief guest; Dr. Gubbi Veeranna Kalakshetra, 5.30 p.m.

Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh: "Hindu Samajotsav"; D. Chandrappa, Principal, Bapuji College, speaks on "Hindu Sanghatan", Alilughatta Extension, 4 p.m.

Punyaganga Thore Math: Cultural programmes by Kusuma Kalasangha; Rajasekhara Swamiji of the math will inaugurate, math premises, 7 p.m.