Madurai Today

RELIGION

Selva Vinayagar Temple: ‘Tiruvarutpa Agaval parayanam' by Anbanandam, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Panniru Tirumurai Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruppugazh' by N. S. Sundararaman, Dandayuthapaniswamy Temple, Iravadanallur, 5 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Sekkizhar festival; discourse by V. Sivasubramanian, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural Nutpangal' by M. Tirumalai, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Discourse on ‘Bhagavad Gita' by N. Hariharan, 5.45 p.m.; aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Illam Thorum Periapuranam Kuzhu: Thevaram parayanam by Tamil Isai Sangam members, 5 p.m.; Panniru Tirumurai parayanam by Somasundaram and Kandasamy, 6 p.m.; discourse on ‘Periapuranam' by S. S. M. Sundaram, 2 Maharaja Nagar, Big Car Street, Tirupparankundram, 5 p.m.

Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts ‘Bhagavad Gita' class, P and T Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Ayyappan shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.; prayer for world peace, Lakshmi Narasimhar Shrine, Koodal Alagar Temple, 7 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 47 M CMR Road and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: K. P. Gangadharan conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; T. Sadasivan reviews Ramachandra Guha's book, ‘Makers of Modern India,' Library, 5.30 p.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Madurai West Manavalakalai Mandram Trust: Meditation, yogasana and discourse, Vedatri Arivu Kudil, Jawahar Second Cross Street, S. S. Colony, 6 p.m.

International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Meditation and bhajan, 23 Dr. Sathar Road, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Siva Vishnu Yoga Vedanta Centre: Free yogasana and meditation classes, 2/332 Moogambigai Street, Anand Nagar, Narayanapuram, 6.30 a.m.

Yoga Research Centre: S. Yoganand conducts yogasana training, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Kavarayar Kajeela Sri Kannan Bhajan Koodam: Vishnu Sahasranamam parayanam, 6 p.m.; devotional music by Prasanth, 7 p.m.; by M. C. Pandian, 8 p.m.; flute concert by G. Baskararajan, 9 p.m.; vocal concert by S. Ranganayaki, 3 West Chithirai Street, 10 p.m.

Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil)

Madurai Philatelists and Numismatists Association: Exhibition of stamps, Philately Bureau, Head Post Office, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Dasara ‘kolu' exhibition, Poompuhar showroom, 12 West Veli Street, 10 a.m.

Muththamizh Arakkattalai: R. Mohan, Principal, American College, releases M. Gurunathan's book, Tiruchi Sundar presides, Maniyammai Nursery School, North Masi Street, 5.45 p.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University: ‘Asterix '11,' national-level technical symposium, Dr. Mu. Va. Hall, 10 a.m.

Lady Doak College: Alumnae Day, Golden Jubilee Auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

Thiagarajar College: Training programme in ‘Quantitative aptitude,' A. Maheswari speaks, New Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

E. M. Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava Women's College: Alumnae Association meeting; G. Sadhana of Government Arts College, Tiruttani, speaks, E. M. G. S. Indirani, secretary, presides, Tiruppalai, 10 a.m.

Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College: N. Krishnamoorthy, president, TVS and Sons, inaugurates workshop on ‘Find yourself,' Jayasekaran Pillai speaks, Smart Classroom, 8 a.m.; S. Sudalaimuthu, Vice-Chancellor, Alagappa University, inaugurates national-level seminar on ‘Retail marketing in India,' Moorthy Naidu-Andalammal Arangam, 10 a.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam Sermathai Vasan College for Women: Opening of Nadar Mahajana Sangam centenary buildings, N. Sivasubramanian presides, Avaniapuram, 10.31 a.m.

Latha Mathavan Polytechnic College: 13th convocation; A. Mala, Principal, Alagappa Chettiar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikudi, addresses, K. Mathavan, chairman, presides, Alagiameenal Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: V. Saravanan of Thiagarajar College of Engineering speaks on ‘Energy management,' Viraganoor, 1.45 p.m.

Madurai Institute of Engineering and Technology: Faculty development programme, V. Raman of Junior Chamber International speaks, Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Vikaasa School: Annual sports meet for Kindergarten section, M. Vijay distributes prizes, Race Course Stadium, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists: A. Edwin Joe, Dean, Madurai Medical College, inaugurates annual conference; V. Ramanujam, Medical Superintendent, Government Rajaji Hospital, addresses, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 11.45 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Workshop for youth volunteers; U. Sagayam, Collector, distributes certificates, Youth Hostel, 4 p.m.

AVN Centre for Developmental Neurology: Free screening and remediation camp for children with poor school performance, AVN Arogya Hospital, Vilachery Main Road, 9.30 a.m.

Computer Dealers' Association: ‘CAMS Expo 2011,' exhibition of computers, PTR Hall, 10 a.m.

Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITSSIA): 37th annual general council meeting, N. Somasundaram presides, MADITSSIA Hall, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 10.35 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Quality Care Hospital, Ellis Nagar, 7 p.m.