Jan 10
General knowledge quiz programme organised by Kalyana Nagar Association. At 29, West Circular Road, Mandavelipakkam, 6 p.m. Ph: 24952997.
‘Nela Nelaa Vennela’ – a cultural programme organised by Amarajeevi Potti Sreeramulu Memorial Society. Talk on Uttara – Ramacharitha of Bhavabhuti by Prof. Devullu Chinni Krishnaiah, former head, Telugu dept., Presidency College. At 215, R. H. Road, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m. Ph: 24981244.
Valedictory function of ICHR sponsored national seminar on ‘Popular uprisings in India – with special reference to Tamil Nadu – 1750 – 1857’ organised by C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Institute of Indological Research. Prof. G. Venkataraman, former head, Department of Indian History, University of Madras is the chief guest. At 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, 4 p.m.
Sai bhajans organised by Sathya Sai Seva Organisation. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m. Ph: 24671433.
30th inaugural function organised by M. T. S. Academy, Nehru Yuva Kendra and BVB. Prizes will be distributed to winners of the personality development competition. Arivukkalanjiyam and Sevai Semmal awards will also be given. Chief guest is Dr. S. Mohan, former Supreme Court judge. At East Mada Street, Mylapore, 10 a.m. Ph: 9444991415.
Sankranthi celebrations and a harikatha program by Sindhuja Chandramouli on ‘Sri Pandaripura Mahimai’. At 402, T. T. K. Road, Alwarpet, 4.30 p.m. Ph: 24352430.
Jan 11
Talk on Bhagavad Gita – 14th chapter by Swamini Satyavratananda Saraswathi. At Samskritha Barathi Hall, 5, 7th Street, R. K. Salai, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m. Ph: 24328087.
Study Class on Vedanta text ‘Tatwa Bodha’ by Chinmaya Mission. At C6, 71, Sucharita Apts, Chamiers Road, R. A. Puram, 11.30 a.m. Ph: 9884083570.
168th Aradhana Mahotsavam of Sadguru Thygaraja Swamigal. Rendering of Pancharathna krithis by flautist Nataraja Iyer’s family, S. Rajam, Dr. Rukmini Ramani, Yogam Santhanam, Thiruvarur Balam and several others. At 12, Mathala Narayanan Street, Mylapore, 3.30 p.m. Ph: 9444627421, 24613226.
An enjoyable and humorous evening organised by Humour Club. A. L. Raghavan and M. N. Rajam are the chief guests. At P. S. School, Mylapore, 4 p.m. Ph: 9841532212.
Temple cleaning event organised by Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust. At Sri Velleswarar Temple, South Mada Street, Mylapore, 10 a.m. Ph: 24611393.
Talk on Bhaja Govindam by Ragav Simha. At Sivanthi Adithanar Ninaivu Illam, 9, George Avenue, Alwarpet, 10.30 a.m. Ph: 9840493904.
Talk on ‘Mandhukya upanishad versus existence of God’ by T. S. Viswanathan. At Mylapore Club, Luz, 11.45 a.m. Ph: 9840177092.
Jan 12
153rd Tithipuja of Swami Vivekananda at Ramakrishna Math. Special puja and homam has been organised. At R. K. Mutt Road, Mylapore, 5 a.m. onwards. Ph: 24621110.
Jan 13
ISKCON’s 32nd annual Sri Jagannath Ratha Yatra. Starts from Kapaleeshwarar Temple entrance, 2.30 p.m.
Jan 14
Talk on Bhagavad Gita – 12th chapter by Swamini Satyavratananda Saraswathi. At Mylapore Club, Luz Church Road, Mylapore , 11 a.m. Ph: 24328087.
Award winning short films from the Films Division will be screened at Ashvita Bistro. At 11, Bawa Road, Alwarpet, 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. Ph: 9791088189.
Jan 15
Talk on Panchadasai by Swamini Satyavratananda Saraswathi. At Mylapore Club, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, 11 a.m. Ph: 24328087.
