Date:29/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/29/stories/2007122958850300.htm

Engagements - Chennai

Chennai Today

Religion

Ramayanam: Veerapuram Sampath, Vidya Akademy, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-15 p.m.; Keeranoor Ramamurthi, Sundara Vinayakar Temple, Aishwarya St., Sheela Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: Goda Venkateswaran, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Thiruppavai: Kalyanapuram U.Ve. Aaravamudachariar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 7 a.m.; K. Lakshminarasimhan, Siva Vishnu Temple, Eswari Nagar, Pallavaram, 6-30 p.m.; U.Ve. Sampathkumar, Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Koil St., Mettupalayam, 6-30 p.m.; K.B. Devarajan, Narayaniammal Wedding Hall, Mandaveli, R.A.Puram, 6-45 p.m.

Thiruvempavai: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambareswarar Temple, Park Town, 6-30 p.m.

Thirumandiram: T.V. Venkataraman, P.S. HSS, R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Periyapuranam: V. Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 4 p.m.

Dakshinamurthi Stotram: Vasudevan, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Nangaai Naavudayai: Esaiyanur Sridharasatakopan, F2 Brindavan, Venkatapuram, Amabttur, 7 p.m.

Srinivasa Kalyanam: Keeranoor Ramamurthi, 7/4, 29th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Pullin Vaai Keendaanai: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Krishna Venkatesa Perumal Sannidhi, 120, Stearns Rd., Otteri, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Satha Chandi Homam: Dharmaprakash Wedding Hall, 10, Raja Annamalai Rd., 6 a.m. onwards

Mahotsavam: Sai Baba Temple, Mylapore, 2-30 p.m.

Culture

Thamizhmann Padhipagam: Release of ‘Complete Works of Navalar Nattar’ and launch of Thamizhmann Trust, School Education Minister Thangam Thennarasu and Malaysian Public Works Minister S. Samivelu participate, Pitti Thyagarayar Hall, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

Zensoft Technologies: Launch of DVD ‘Sindhikka Sila Kadhaigal’, Hotel Green Park, Vadapalani, 10-30 a.m.

Chennai Siragugal: Book release, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Kalakshetra Foundation: Lecture demonstration on ‘Creation of bhava through the language and imagery of the thumri’, Koothambalam, 10 a.m.

Ilakkiya Sindhanai: Meeting, Sri Nivasa Gandhi Centre, 248, Mowbrays Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Ulaga Thirukkural Maiyam: Seminar, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.

General

Govt. of Andhra Pradesh: Valediction of national seminar on ‘Conservation of Eastern Ghats’, Governor S.S. Barnala and Forests Minister N. Selvaraj participate, CLRI, Adyar, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras North: Awards ceremony, Governor S.S. Barnala participates, Dept. of Mechanical Engg., Anna University, Guindy, 5 p.m.

Forum for Promotion of Children’s Participation: State convention, School Education Minister Thangam Thennarasu inaugurates, Mahesh and Lakshmi Hall, 54, Perambur Barracks Rd., Purasawalkam, 10 a.m.

Good Hope Trust: Release of souvenir by Fisheries Minister K.P.P. Sami, Balamurugan Wedding Hall, 31, MMC Salai, Madhavaram, 6 p.m.

Dept. of Posts: Divisional level Dak Adalat, Anna Salai Head Post Office, 3 p.m.

Right to Food Campaign – Tamil Nadu: State convention, Dr. J.J. Indoor Basketball Complex, 82/1, Playground St., Kilpauk Gardens, 10 a.m.

Thandurai Pattabiram Consumer Centre: 20th anniversary celebrations, A.N. Ramasamy Nadar Wedding Hall, CTH Rd., Pattabiram, 10 a.m.

TN Nursery, Primary and Mat. HSS Welfare Assn.: Meeting, Plot No. 2036, PMR Building, 15th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 10 a.m.

ICWAI – SIRC: Meeting, ICWAI Bhavan, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Prof. Dhanapalan College for Women: Seminar on ‘Stem cell biology and nanotechnology’, Kelambakkam, 10 a.m.

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engg. College: Graduation Day, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 2-30 p.m.

AB Block Exnora Association – Anna Nagar: Cultural programme and launch of source segregation of waste project, Anna Nagar AB Block 2nd St., 6-30 p.m.

SIRC – ICAI: Blood donation camp, ICAI Bhawan, 122, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Nephrologist meet, Porur, 2-30 p.m.

Tattvaloka: Talk on ‘Conflict management in day-to-day life’, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 2-30 p.m.

Nesam Trust: Medical camp, Vizhampatti Nadar Wedding Hall, 106, G.A. Rd., Old Washermanpet, 9 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya Mat. School, 2nd Link St., Sadasiva Nagar, Madipakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Movement for the Rights of the Poor: Discussion on poverty, Kamaraj Bhavan, DMS, 4 p.m.

JK Study Circle: Meeting, 3/4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5-30 p.m.

Institute of Social Work and Management: Lecture on social work, Bharat Sewak Samaj, Govt. Estate, Rajaji Hall, Anna Salai, 3 p.m.

Lions Club: Club of Korattur, Blood donation camp, Bhakthavatsalam Vidyashram, Korattur, 8.30 a.m.; Club of Avishkaar, A day with special children, Mohan Gardens, Annai Nagar, Korattur, 11 a.m.; Club of Madras Metropolitan South, Meeting, Jaigopal Garodia HSS, Bharathamatha St., East Tambaram, 7 p.m.

Al Anon: Meetings; CSI Mahathaloma Mariyal Church, 326, Church St., Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Community Service Centre, 17, Balfours Rd, Kilpauk; St. Lukes Church, Mandaveli; St. Williams Girls HSS, Meersahibpet, Triplicane; Don Bosco School, Peravallur, Kolathur; 7 p.m.