RELIGION
Koodal Alagar Temple: Thiruadhyayana thiruvizha pahal pathu, second day event, deity procession, 9 a.m.,
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Panniru Thirumurai Mandram: 62{+n}{+d}anniversary celebration, 11th day event, discourse by Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Kazhagam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6 p.m.
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Sri Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Gita classes by Swami Samanandar, P and T Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
CULTURE
Bhagavad Gita: Swami Sukhabodhananda speaks on ‘Personal excellence through Bhagavad Gita,’ Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, Ghokale Road, 6 p.m.
Gita Bhavanam: 68{+t}{+h}anniversary celebrations of Gita yagnam, No. 3 Gita Bhavanam Lane, Kamarajar Salai, 7.30 a.m.
Thirunavukarasar Music Trust: T. Suresh Sivan conducts Thevaram music class, Dhanappa Mudali Street, 6 p.m.
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Yoga and meditation classes, 444 KK Nagar East Ninth Street, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (for women)
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar, 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 47 B CMR Road and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Yoga training by S. Yoganand, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
GENERAL
Confederation of Indian Industry: Two-day techexpo, valedictory function, R. Gopalakrishnan, MP, chief guest, Arun Ravindran, former scientist, Bell Labs, USA, speaks, Thiagarajar College of Engineering, K.S. Auditorium, 4 p.m.
Madurai Kamaraj University: Two-day international conference on ‘Energy, environment, catalysis and sensors,’ technical sessions, 10.15 a.m.; valedictory function, MKU Preview Theatre, 4.15 p.m.; Department of Physical Education, 50{+t}{+h}inter-collegiate annual athletic meet (men and women), valedictory function, A. Muthumanickam, Registrar (in charge), distributes prizes, Dr. MGR stadium, 3 p.m.
Vaigai College of Engineering: Pool campus interview by Avalon Technologies, Chennai, for degree and diploma engineers, 9.30 a.m.
Evidence: Conference on ‘Atrocities against Dalits,’ Communist leaders R. Nallakannu, G. Ramakrishnan, Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam president Kulathur Mani, Henri Tiphange Executive Director, People’s Watch, speak, Evidence executive director A. Kathir presides, De Nobili Hall, K. Pudur, 10 a.m.
Integrated Education Implementation Committee, UpaharMadurai: Christmas celebration and World Differently abled Day function and distribution of aid to visually impaired students, A. Arivuchandran, president, Lions Club of Madurai North, presides, District Governor S. Ramasubbu addresses, Integrated Hostel, Muthupatti, Alagappan Nagar, 11 a.m.
Madurai Productivity Council: Inauguration of management development programme on ‘Disciplinary actions in industry-process and procedure,’ G. Hari, former GM-Human Resources, TVS Sri Chakra, and J. Sivakumar, Senior HR Manager, JK Fenner India, speak 9 a.m.; valediction address by P.K. Alexander, Industrial Relations Manager, Madura Coats, Western Park Hotel, 5.30 p.m.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad: Presentation of ‘Ekalaiva awards,’ ‘Nellai’ Balu, founder, Bharati Yuva Kendra, presides, Dr. Revathy Kailairajan, chief guest, Anand Raghunathan, ABVP zonal organising secretary, Chennai, speaks, Asal Malabar Beedi Thirumana Mahal, Airport Road, Avaniapuram, 10 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai Pandian: Meeting, Hotel Poppys, Ring Road, 8 p.m.
Sermathai College for Women: Faculty development programme, Manjula, Dean, Thiagarajar College, K. S. Sugajeevitha, proprietor, Amirtha Stores, and Sakthi, beautician, Manasa Beauty Parlour, speak, Conference Hall, 10.30 a.m.
Lions Club of Madurai Thendral: Meeting, T. Pandiarajan presides, writer Athmarthi speaks, Hotel Rajadhanee, KK Nagar, 7 p.m.
Vidiyal: Mothers’ meet, Rathinapuram, 2.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Quality Care Hospital, Ellis Nagar, 7 p.m.; Kalsian Home, Koodal Nagar, 7 p.m.