Events for the week ahead….

Jan 24

Talk on ‘Moksha dharma in Mahabharata’ by Dr. O. R. Devanathan, head, dept. of Sanskrit, Presidency College. At Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.15 p.m. Ph: 24980421.

Talk on ‘Anjaneya Prabhavam’ by Dr. C. L. Ramakrishnan. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 28362051.

29th anniversary celebrations of Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha dedicated to Saint Thyagaraja. Till Jan 27. At Tattvaloka Auditorium, Eldams Road, 4.30 p.m. onwards. Ph: 28151417.

Nadhaswara Thavilisai festival presented by Brahma Gana Sabha. Till Feb 1. At M. Ct. M School, Luz. Ph: 9444444767.

Jan 25

Free Sanskrit classes for beginners. At Samskrit Education Society, 11, St. Mary’s Road, R. A. Puram. Ph: 9941966564.

Bhagavad Gita sessions in English by Ragav Simha. At Andhra Mahila Sabha, next to Nageshwara Rao Park, Luz, 7.15 a.m. Ph: 9840493904.

Couples who have completed 60 years will be felicitated at an event organised by Humour Club International, Triplicane Chapter. Inauguration by Dr. M. Kamakodi. Prof. M. Ramachandran is the chief guest. At Narada Gana Sabha Alwarpet, 9 a.m. Ph: 9841161196, 9884688390.

Unchavritti Nama Sankirtanam at Mundakanni Amman Temple, Mylapore. Organised by Mylai Bhakta Jana Sabha, 8 a.m. Ph: 9962158508.

Jan 26

Gotuvadyam Narayana Iyengar music festival presented by Chennai Fine Arts is on till Jan 31. At BVB, East Mada Street, Mylapore. Ph: 8939664030.

Republic Day celebrations at Sree Karpagavalli Vidyalaya Middle School. At 4, East Mada Street, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Screening of the classic movie ‘Rangoon Radha’ starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Organised by Vintage Heritage. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 24728396.

‘Musical instruments in divinity’ – a thematic multimedia presentation by violinist Dr. M. Lalitha. Instruments to be featured are ‘Frame drums/Kanjira’. Mridangam vidwan Tiruvarur Bhakthavatsalam is the chief guest. At Arkay Convention Centre, 146/3, R. H. Road, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Republic Day celebrations at Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Mylapore. Gnana Saraswathi award for best project (classes I – XII) will be given by Dr. A. M. Swaminathan. At 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore. Ph: 24641257.

A multimedia presentation on Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar. Organised by Madurai Mani Iyer Rasikas Association. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 42151321.

Birth centenary celebrations of S. Krishnamurthy Iyer – son of Thetiyur Subramanya Sastrigal. A special abhisekham will be conducted for guru Adi Sankara followed by veda parayanam. At Sankara Gurukulam, Mylapore, 6 p.m. Ph: 9840302283.

Tamil debate programme by Chennaiyin Sol Vendargal. At Thoppu Auditorium, 2, Ranga Road, Abhiramapuram, 10 a.m. Ph: 9840923764.

Jan 30

Chrysalis Day at Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Mylapore. Projects and posters highlighting the transformation of class rooms to think rooms will be displayed. Inauguration by P. Nagarajan, founder, Appedo.com. At 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, 10 a.m.