Date:06/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/06/stories/2009010658430300.htm

Engagements - Chennai

In Chennai Today

Religion

Mahabharatham: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Periya Palayathamman Temple, Lattice Bridge Rd., Adyar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Anjam Krishnan, Sai Baba Temple, Mylapore, 6.30 a.m.; Sengalipuram B. Keshava Dikshitar, 4/24, Elangovadigal Kudil, Subbarayan Nagar, 4th St., Kodambakkam, 6 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Isavasya Upanishad: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Thiruppavai: Velukudi Krishnan, Kothandaramar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 a.m.; Rajagopalachariar, Mani Mandapam, 42, Sannidhi St., Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.; Valayapettai Ramachariar, 258/5, Swati Apartments, East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6.45 p.m.

Thiruvembavai: Sudha Seshaiyan, Siva Vishnu Temple, Eswari Nagar, Pallavaram, 6.30 p.m.; V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Angan Maa Gnyalathu: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, 90, Thyappa Mudali St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Sathvika Sathvika: Vaduvur Swamy, F2, Brindavan Ramachandra St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m.

Culture

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of dance festival, 1 p.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Talk on ‘Purananooru’, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6 p.m.

General

Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International: Presentation of community service awards, Union Ministers Vayalar Ravi and G.K. Vasan participate, Trident Hotel, GST Rd., 4 p.m.

Madras Development Society: World Tamils Economic Conference, Union Minister A. Raja and State Minister K. Anbazhagan participate, Taj Coromandel, Nungambakkam, 9.15 a.m.

Southern Railway: Centenary celebrations of Basin Bridge Coaching Depot, Union Minister of State for Railways R. Velu participates, Basin Bridge, 10.30 a.m.

University of Madras: National training workshop on ‘School safety in coastal areas’, School of Chemical Sciences auditorium, Guindy campus, 10 a.m.

Traffic Wardens Organisation, Tamil Nadu Police: Road safety patrol silver jubilee celebrations, MCC Higher Secondary School, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, noon

Rajan Eye Care: Eye donation awareness programme, 5, Vidyodaya 2nd Street, T. Nagar, 11 a.m.

Computer Society of India: Loyola College chapter organises workshop on career planning for computer science graduates, Y.D. Hall, Chemistry Block, Loyola College, 5 p.m.

St. John Safety and Health Society: Training in occupational safety, 714, MTH Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 10 a.m.

National Folklore Support Centre: Screening of films on ‘reclaiming self-healing’ and ‘self-directed learning for teens’, Indian School of Folkore, 505, Kaveri Complex, 96, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Daya Sadan: Felicitation ceremony, C.U. Shah Bhavan, Ritherdon Rd., 3 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Award ceremony, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., R.A. Puram, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., (near Vetri Theatre), Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake Street, GKM Colony; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; CSI Church, Ambattur O.T. bus stand; St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.