Date:31/12/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/12/31/stories/2008123159600400.htm

Engagements - Bangalore

Bangalore Today

RELIGION

Satsanga-Omkara Dhyana: Discourse by Swami Brahmananda, Sripadakshetra, No. 1, 4th Cross, 4th Phase, Dollars Scheme, J.P. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Maandukya Upanishat: Discourse by K.G. Subraya Sharma, Geetha Nilaya, 2nd Block, T.R. Nagar, 9 a.m.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11: Discourse by Swami Poornaprajnananda, Chinmaya Mission, Kishore Sannidhi, 7th B Main, Hampinagar, 6.30 p.m.

Srimad Bhagavatham: Discourse by Sundarakumar, Sree Shakthi Ganapathi Kalyana Mantapa, New Thippasandra, BEML Main Road, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppavai: Discourse by M.V. Ananthapadmanabhan Swamy, Sri Rama Mandiram, East Park Road, Malleswaram (6.30 p.m.); Elayavilli Srinivasa Bhuvarahachariar Swamy, Sree Tirumalagiri Lakshmivenkateshwara Swamy Devasthanam, 9th Cross, 80 Ft Road, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase, 6.30 p.m.

Anandothsavam: Dhyanapeeta Mahasamsthana Peetharohana and Anandeshwara Temple Brahmotsava, Seer of Taralabalu Jagadguru Shivamurthy Shivacharya Mahaswami inaugurates Nithyananda Sangeeth Academy, Madhusudhananda Puri Swami of Omkar Ashrama Mahasamsthana, inaugurates Nithya Anna Mandira, Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham, Bidadi, 4 p.m.

Sri Ananthaswamy Aradhana Mahotsava: Bhajans by Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Mandali, Ananthashrama, behind Kapali cinema, Gandhinagar, 6 p.m.

Bhajans: Sai Darshan, 13th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar (6.30 p.m.); Sharada and Mrudula group, Sai Gitanjali, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kshetra, No. 36, 21st Main, 2nd Phase, J.P. Nagar, 6.20 p.m.

CULTURE

Department of Kannada and Culture: Folk songs by Janaghatta Krishnamurthy of Kolar, Nayana Auditorium, Kannada Bhavan, J.C. Road, 6.30 p.m.

Adamya Chentana: III Anniversary of New year’s cultural programmes, Hindustani recital by Poornima Bhat (5 p.m.); Kala Roopaka ballet by Prabhat Kalavidaru (6 p.m.); Naadi Nudige Namana by C. Ashwat and team (8 p.m.); Joke Jugalbandi by Master Hirannayya and Mukhyamantri Chandru (9.30 p.m.); Oath administered by Bangalore South MP H.N. Anantha Kumar, 00.00 hrs, Vande Matharam by Shankar Shanbhag, National High School Grounds, Basavangjudi, 12.15 a.m.

Ranga Shankara: Kannada play Huttadali Hutta by Antharanga 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase, 7.30 p.m.

Kaveri Vision: K.S. Ramesh Mayabazaar festival of magic, JSS Auditorium, First Main Road, 8th Block, Jayanagar, 7 p.m.

Ministry of Textiles: Handloom Clusters Expo 2008, Tripuravasini, Palace Grounds, Mekhri Cirlce, 2 p.m.

Co-optex: Exhibition and sale of handloom products, 110, K.H. Road, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

National Centre for Labour: National convention and public meeting, Minister for Labour B.N. Bachche Gowda inaugurates, Government Arts College Grounds, Ambedkar Veedhi, 11.30 a.m.

The Pyramid Spiritual Trust: Global Congress of Spiritual Scientists 2008, Workshop on Holistic leadership and healing, Pyramid Valley campus, Kebbedoddi Village, Harohalli Hobli, Kanakapura taluk, 10 a.m.

The Bangalore Science Forum: Talk on Radio frequency systems on board an aircraft, by S.V. Venkatesh, Wing Commander, Dr. H.N. Hall, National College, Basavanagudi, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Sadashivanagar and Lions Blood Bank: Voluntary blood donation camp, 6th Main, E Block, Second Stage, Rajajinagar, 10 a.m.

Bangalore Press Club: Presentation of Man of the Year, Press club Annual awards and S.V. Jayasheela Rao award to Yenagi Balappa, D. Mahadevappa, T.L. Ramaswamy and S.R. Venkateshprasad, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurpapa chief guest, Club premises, Cubbon Park, 7 p.m.

Manukula Vikasa Kendra: Sri Jagadguru Renuka and Basava birth anniversary celebrations, Transport Minister R. Ashok inaugurates, Nayana Auditorium, Kannada Bhavana, J.C. Road, 10.30 a.m.