Date:15/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/15/stories/2008121557880300.htm

Engagements - Chennai

In Chennai Today

RELIGION

Mahabharatham: R. Hariji, Narayana Pravachana Mandapam, Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Kesava Dikshithar, 14 (48), Gill Nagar II St., Choolaimedu, 3-30 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Thiruppavai: Venu Raza Narayanan, Chellammal Women’s College, Guindy, 1 p.m.; M. A. Venkatakrishnan, Lady Sivasami Iyer Girls School, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.; Uthamur Rajagopalachariar, 42, Sannidhi St.,Villivakkam, 6-45 p.m.

Avatharigai: Narayanan, Saketha Nilayam, LNP Koil St., Egmore, 5 p.m.; V. Veeraraghavachariar, F2, Brindavan, Ramachandra St., Venkatapuram, 6-45 p.m.

Sanga Tamizh Malai: Venu Raza Narayanan, Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thyappa Mudali St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy St., Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

Kandhar Andhathi: Gomugam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K. Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal St., T.Nagar, 3-30 p.m.

CULTURE

The Music Academy: Vice-President M.Hamid Ansari inaugurates annual conference and concerts, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala presides, T.T.K. Road, 5 p.m.

Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha: Inauguration of music festival, Vidya Bharathi, Bheemasena Garden Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sigaram Trust: Launch of publication, Madras University Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Marina Campus, 5-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Chennai Corporation: HIV/AIDS awareness seminar for students, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Park Town, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University: Platinum jubilee celebrations of the Medical Council of India, Chief Secretary K.S. Sripathi participates, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 10 a.m.

Directorate of Adult Education, MHRD/ State Resource Centre / Jan Shikshan Sansthan: Regional meet, Hotel Priyadarshini Park, 10 a.m.

Central Warehousing Corporation: Inauguration of training programme on negotiability of warehouse receipt, 4, North Avenue, Srinagar Colony, Saidapet, 10 a.m.

Great Lakes Institute of Management: Entrepreneurship conference, Hotel GRT, 9-30 a.m.

Anna Centre for Public Affairs: Anna centenary seminar, Madras University Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.

SRM University: Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists conference, Kattankulathur, 5-30 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Faculty empowerment workshop on ‘Mission 10X’, Anna University, 9-30 a.m.

Computer Society of India — Loyola College Students’ Chapter: Paper presentation on ‘Internet Technologies for Peace and Prosperity 2008’, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Bhagawan Mahavir Viklang Shahyata Samiti: Screening camp for persons with disabilities, Maloo Jain Bhawan, 30, Venkatachalam Mudali St., Choolai, 9 a.m.

Sri Ram Samaj: Narayana Dikshithar’s centenary, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 6-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T. Nagar / Rotary Rajan Eye Bank / Rotary Club of Ambattur: Distribution of spectacles, 5, Vidyodaya II St., T. Nagar, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, YWCA, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, (opp. Liberty Theatre), Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.