Events: classes, competitions, discussion…

CLASSES

Free Bhagavad Geetha classes for women and children will be held every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 35, KMN Street, Mandavellipakkam. For details call Anuradha Bhagia 97899 14875.

Parampara Veda Patasala is conducting free classes for Sanskrit, shlokas, Veda and Vedantha for all age groups. It will be held daily from 5.30 a.m. onwards and from 6.30 p.m. onwards at Abhiramapuram. For details call 98408 99801.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Mylapore Arts Academy, Royapettah is celebrating its 47th anniversary at P. S. School on August 15 at 8.15 p.m. T. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest. A dance drama ‘Bhavayami Raghuramam’ will be presented by students of Kaladiksha at 6.30 p.m.

HOROSCOPE EXCHANGE

brahminsworld.com and Sanadhana Dharma Kaingarya Trust  are organising a horoscope exchange mela or Naveena Swayamvaram on August 12. This will be held at  Sanskrit College, Mylapore, from 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

G. Swaminatha Sharma of Pondichery will provide predictions for the participants. Registrations have to be made in advance. For registration call 98423 24598 / 90428 90848.

BHAJAN COMPETITION

Tamizhnadu Brahmin Association, Mandaveli unit is organising its 21st year inter school bhajan competition ‘Bhakthi Pravaham’ on August 12. It will be held from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. at Smt. Narayani Ammal Kalayana Mandapam, 2, First Cross Street, Jeth Nagar, Mandaveli. For details call 2493 8368.

DISCUSSION

Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs (RCPA) is organising a discussion on ‘Ramzan Fasting and its social value’ by A. Faizur Rahman, Secretary-General, Islamic Forum for the Promotion of Moderate Thought among Muslims, on August 12. It will be held at 11 a.m. at YMIA hall, Royapettah High Road, Mylapore. Open to all.