Events for the week ahead…..

Jan 3

Dance festival organised by Brahma Gana Sabha is on till Jan 22. At M. Ct. M School, Luz Church Road, Mylapore. Ph: 9444444767, 9841070390.

Felicitation function to honour music festival awardees. Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti will preside. At Hotel New Woodlands, R. K. Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 24344115.

Talk on ‘Management concepts in the Bhagavad Gita’ by C. L. Ramakrishnan, former director, vigilance and anti – corruption, Govt. of Tamil Nadu. At Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.15 p.m. Ph: 24980421.

Talk on ‘A journey into non duality’ by Prof. N. Veezhinathan followed by a lecture concert on ‘The Bhagavad Gita and the carnatic music trinity’ by Embar Kasturi. At Arkay Convention Centre, R. H. Road, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 9840766538.

Sai bhajans organised by Sathya Sai Seva Organisation. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m. Ph: 24671433.

Lec – dem on ‘Dasavitha Gamakas’ in Tamil film music by Sundararaman. At Thoppu Auditorium, 2, Ranga Road, Abiramapuram, 10.45 a.m. Ph: 9840923764.

Jan 4

A public awareness programme on ‘Kidney stones and homeopathic approach to it’ to commemorate Dr. Koppikar’s centenary celebrations. At Kavikko Mandram, Rahmath Pathippagam Building, 6, 2nd Main Road, C. I. T. Colony, Mylapore, 9 a.m. Ph: 9841153666.

Quran Competition for all age groups. At Jimma Mosque, Kutcheri Road, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m. Ph: 9444119195.

Pournami Veedhi Valam from the east entrance of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 6.45 p.m. Ph: 9941003098.

Sri Padmavathi Srinivasa Thirukalyana Mahotsavam to be held at Sri Adi Kesava Perumal Temple, Mylapore. Organised by Mylapore unit of Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association. 9 a.m. Ph: 8825774033.

Talk on ‘Life and teachings of Swami Turiyanandaji’ by Swami Gautamanandaji. At Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m. Ph: 24621110.

Talk on ‘Existence of God and Sankara’s Maya’ by T. S. Viswanathan. At Mylapore Club, Luz, 11.45 a.m. Ph: 9840177092.

Jan 8

Shradhanjali to Guru Chandraksekharendra Saraswathi Swamigal. Organised by BVB in association with Veda Pata Nidhi Trust. Pooja, veda parayanam and discourse ‘Kanchi Mahanin Karunai’ by Nagai Mukundan. At BVB, East Mada Street, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 24640811.

Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam is celebrating the birthday of its founder Ambujammal. Musical tribute by members. At 332, Ambujammal Street, Alwarpet, 11 a.m. Ph: 24992696.

Pictionary night with Alexbabu. At Ashvita Bistro, 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m. To register contact 9791088189.