Events for the week ahead……

Nov 29

‘Marabu – The Fragrance of Tradition’ a dance presentation by Roja Kannan, N. Srikanth, Aswathy Srikanth and Priya Murle. Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam, president of Nrithyodaya and Sudharani Raghupathy, director of Shree Bharathalaya will attend. Dr. Anita Ratnam will be honoured. At Narada Gana Sabha, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet, 6 p.m. Ph: 42110194.

Nov 30

A talk on ‘A search in secret (sacred) Hinduism – Yagnyas and homas and their healing power’ by T. S. Viswanathan. At Mylapore Club, Luz Church Road, 11.45 a.m. Ph: 9840177092.

Bhagavad Gita sessions in English by Ragav Simha. At Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz, 7.15 a.m. Ph: 9791140939.

Thangam Talkies presents ‘Tales Galore’ a story telling event for children aged 5 – 12 years. At Home and Style, 3 E Coral Garden, 38, 2nd Main Road, R. A. Puram, 11 a.m. Ph: 9791081117.

Vintage Heritage presents a tribute to yesteryear Tamil film veterans – MKT and NSK. A special video will be screened with film clippings. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6.15 p.m. Ph: 24728396.

Dec 1

‘Krithika Mandala Veda Parayanam’ will be held till Dec 22. At Sri Sankara Gurukulam, No.8, C. P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6 p.m. Ph: 2499 6433, 9940049726.

Devotional songs by Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba. At Ragasudha Hall, 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 28151417.

Dec 2

A music recital of the rare compositions of Kallidaikurichi Dr. E. S. Sankaranarayana Iyer on his remembrance day by A. Vasuda Kesav and group. Organised by Maragatham Sankaranarayanan Trust and Brahma Gana Sabha. At M. Ct. M. School, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m. Ph: 24916884, 49525550.

Author of ‘Fall like a Rose Petal’ Avis Viswananthan and his wife Vaani will talk about living life with calmness, dignity and contentment. Organised by Duchess Club. Guest charges Rs. 1000 per head. At Hotel Savera, 146, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, 10.30 a.m.

Rendering of Narayana Theertha Tharangam by Dr. K. Krishna Kumar. At Ragasudha Hall, 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 28151417.

Dec 4

Performance by Priya Sisters – Shanmugapriya and Haripriya. Part of arts festival by Karthik Fine Arts. At Narada Gana Sabha, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24983201.

Talk on ‘Swami Vivekanandarin Bhakti Yogam’ in Tamil by Swami Buddhidananda. At Ramakrishna Mutt, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Barani Deepa Vazhipadu organised by the Mylapore Unit of Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association. More than 1008 lamps will be lit. Music by Madhya Swamimalai Mathar Manram. At Sri Karaneeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m. Ph: 8825774033, 9789957941.

Dec 5

Sridevi Nrithyalaya presents a dance drama ‘Sivamayam’ choreographed by Sheela Unnikrishnan. Part of arts festival of Karthik Fine Arts. At Narada Gana Sabha, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet. Ph: 24983201.