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Thiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Thiruvasagam’ by S. Govindasami, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by N.S. Sundararaman, S.S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Selva Vinayagar Temple Thiru Arul Sabai: Vijayaraman speaks on ‘Thiru arutpa’, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Madurai Kamban Kazhagam: Muthusanthanam conducts ‘Kamba Ramayanam’ class, Sri Meenakshi Nilayam, Vasudhara Complex, 6.30 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Archana, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar Anna Park Street, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar, 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Aravindar Annai Trust: Namajapam collective meditation, Aravindar Annai Relics Centre, 11 A Kumaran Street, Tirunagar, 11 a.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Thirunavukarasar Music Trust: Free Thevaram music class, Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, Dhanappa Mudali Street, 6 p.m.

People’s Watch: Summer camp for children of torture victims, Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary Residential School, Alagarkoil, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

The American College: Interaction with Mike Nithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner, on ‘higher education,’ B1 Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Lady Doak College: Fifth national-level workshop on immunological techniques, 9.30 a.m.

M.S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Free legal aid consultation for parents of persons with mental disabilities, 662, K.K. Nagar, 2 p.m.

MADITSSIA Club: Training in life skills, S. Nagalingam speaks, MADITSSIA Hall, Ambedkar Road, 9.30 a.m.

Ekta Resource Centre for Women: Summer camp for school children, Melakkal Main Road, Kodimangalam, 9.30 a.m.

Madurai Seed: Summer camp for children, M. Mansurali speaks, Community Hall, Karumbalai, 9.30 a.m.

JK Fitness: Free fitness demonstration for women, 139 A Jawahar Main Road, S.S. Colony, 10 a.m.

Devadoss Multi-speciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, St. Mary’s School, East Veli Street, 7 p.m.

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Sundararaja Perumal Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; utsava santhi, Alagarkoil, 9 a.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by S. Tirumavalavan, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by S. Sadacharam, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Samarasa Sanmarga Sathiya Sangam: Discourse on ‘Vallalar’s Iraiarul’ by A. Thamaraiselvi, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Thottichiamman Temple, Nilaiyur, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Tirunavukkarasar Music Trust: Free Thevaram music class, Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, Dhanappa Mudali Street, 6 p.m.

Chinmaya Mission: Balvihar summer camp, Chinmaya Meenakshi, 7 {+t} {+h} Cross Street, Doak Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

People’s Watch: Summer camp for children of torture victims, Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary Residential School, Alagarkoil, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

Confederation of Indian Industry: Mike Nithavriankis, British Deputy High Commissioner, speaks on ‘Doing business with the United Kingdom,’ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 6 p.m.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: Distribution of tool kits to beneficiaries of skill upgradation training programme by Sanjay Agarwal, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Hotel GRT Regency, Palanganatham, 10.30 a.m.

Lady Doak College: 5th national training workshop on ‘Immunological techniques,’ 9 a.m.

Madurai Media Club: R. Natarajan, Education Officer, Gandhi Museum, speaks on ‘Ethics in tour,’ M. Arunagiri presides, Madura College Higher Secondary School, RMS Road, 6.30 p.m.

JK Fitness: Free fitness demonstration for women, 139 A Jawahar Main Road, S. S. Colony, 10 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Quality Care Hospital, Ellis Nagar, 7 p.m.

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Kallazhagar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; Lord Kallazhagar’s procession, Mariamman Temple, 8.50 a.m.; Ambalakarar Mandapam, 9 a.m.; Moondrumavadi, 7 p.m.; Maravar Mandapam, 10 10 p.m.; Appan Tirupati, 12 midnight; Kallandiri, 5 a.m.

Koodal Alagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Sri Vishnupuranam’ by R. Rangarajan, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by A. Arumugam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Raja. Umarani, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by K. R. Sundaram, 5.45 p.m.; aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Akila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam: Srimad Bhagavatham sapthaham; suprapadham, 6 a.m.; Srimad Bhagavatham parayanam, 7 a.m.; puja, 12 noon; ashtapati bhajan, 2 p.m.; discourse on ‘Srimad Bhagavatham’ by Krishnapremi, 4 p.m.; divyanama sankirtan, 10 p.m.; dolotsavam, Koorathalwar Bhajanashram, Gokulam, Alagarkoil, 12 midnight.

Sri Aravindar Annai Trust: Prosperity Day blue light meditation, Sri Aravindar Annai Relics Meditation Centre, 11 A Kumaran Street, Tirunagar, 7 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Ayyappan shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Church: Annual festival, special mass, Gnanaolivupuram, 7.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Meditation and bhajan, 23 Dr. Sathar Road, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and paranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Tirunavukkarasar Music Trust: Free Thevaram music class, Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, Dhanappa Mudali Street, 6 p.m.

Chinmaya Mission: Chinmaya Balvihar summer camp, Chinmaya Meenakshi, 7 {+t} {+h} Cross Street, Doak Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

People’s Watch: Nasser inaugurates ‘Sangamam 2010,’ summer camp for children of torture victims, Mahatma Montessori Matriculation Higher Secondary Residential School, Alagarkoil, 5 p.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Medical College: A. Karthikeyan, Dean, inaugurates seminar on ‘Medical radiological safety,’ S. M. Sivakumar, Dean, Government Rajaji Hospital, presides; K. Balasubramanian, Resident Medical Officer, releases souvenir, GRH Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Polytechnic College: Silver jubilee celebration of 1985 civil engineering batch, GRT Regency, Palanganatham, 11 a.m.

THE HINDU Educationplus: THE HINDU Educationplus Career Guidance Fair 2010; P. Mannar Jawahar, Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, Chennai; M. V. Muthuramalingam, chairman, Velammal Educational Trust; S. Vincent, Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology; KR. Gnanasambandan, Indra Soundar Rajan and Jayaprakash A. Gandhi address, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 9.30 a.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: S. Santhakumar, General Manager, District Industries Centre, speaks on ‘Government incentives for SME sector,’ and J. Santhanakrishnan on ‘Applicability of labour laws for industries,’ Old Natham Road, Visalakshipuram, 5 p.m.

Consortium of Indian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Marketers’ Association: Third State conference; V. K. Subburaj, Health Secretary, addresses; V. R. Muthu of Idhayam Group speaks on ‘Business motivation;’ R. B. Ravishankar, State president, presides, Hotel Gateway, Pasumalai, 10 a.m.

Woman Consumer Protection Association: S. Murugiah, District Supply Officer, inaugurates website; K. S. K. Rajendran, MLA; G. Nammazhwar and M. Jayalakshmi, District Social Welfare Officer, address, C. Backialakshmi presides, Annapoorna Towers, Anna Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

JK Fitness: Free fitness demonstration for women, 139 A Jawahar Main Road, S. S. Colony, 10 a.m.

Arunodaya Medical Centre: Free weight reduction programme, 22 A Gokhale Road, Chinna Chokkikulam, 11 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Trishul Hospital, Anna Bus Stand, 7 p.m.

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Sundararaja Perumal Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; Lord Kallazhagar’s ‘ekantha sevai,’ Veeraraghava Perumal Temple, Vandiyur, 5.30 a.m.; Sesha vahanam, 7 a.m.; ‘tirumanjanam,’ Thenur Mandapam, 10 a.m.; Hanuman Temple, 2.30 p.m.; dasavatharam, Ramarayar Mandapam, 10 p.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Tiruvalavaya Kaandam’ by Yazh S. Chandra, Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Thayumanavar’ by Sundarakannan, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Sivagnana Mabadiam’ by N. S. Sundararaman, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarati, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Akila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam: Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham; suprapadham, 6 a.m.; Srimad Bhagavatham parayanam, 7 a.m.; puja, 12 noon; ashtapati bhajan, 2 p.m.; discourse on ‘Srimad Bhagavatham’ by Krishnapremi, 4 p.m.; divyanama sankirtan, 10 p.m.; dolotsavam, Koorathalwar Bhajanashram, Gokulam, Alagarkoil, 12 midnight.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ classes, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University: Induction programme for assistant professors; M. S. Palanichamy, former Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Open University, delivers valedictory address; S. Baskaran, Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, addresses; R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Centre for Educational Research, 3 p.m.

Sethu Institute of Technology: A. Senthilkumar, Principal, inaugurates national conference on ‘Hi-tech trends in emerging computational technologies;’ R. K. Selvakumar of Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology addresses; S. Mohamed Jaleel, chairman, presides, Pulloor, 10 a.m.

Lakshmi School: Valedictory session of Chithirai camp, Veerapanchan, 9.30 a.m.

People’s Watch: Debate on ‘human rights;’ R. Tamilselvi, State president, Tamil Nadu Government Employees’ Association, and Bernardsha of Arul Anandar College address, 6 Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam, 6 p.m.

Puratchi Kavignar Peravai: C. Mahendran of Communist Party of India and Paul Newman of Bangalore University address, Victoria Edward Hall, West Veli Street, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Madurai Anantham: Meeting, Madurai Productivity Council Hall, West Masi Street, 7.20 p.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Surveyor Colony, Alagarkoil Road, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Rosary Church, Town Hall Road, 7.30 p.m.

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Sundararaja Perumal Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; entry of Lord Kallazhagar into the Vaigai, 7 a.m.; procession of deity, Ramarayar Mandapam, 12 noon; Veeraraghava Perumal Temple, Vandiyur, 12 midnight.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Tiruvalavai Kaandam’ by Yazh S. Chandra, Tiruvavaduturai Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Saiva Siddhantha Sabha: Discourse on ‘Sivagnana Botham’ by M. Gnanapoongothai, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvarutpa’ by M. Vijayaraman, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Villi Bharatham’ by K. Manickam, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Akila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam: Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham; suprapadham, 6 a.m.; Srimad Bhagavatham parayanam, 7 a.m.; puja, 12 noon; ashtapati bhajan, 2 p.m.; discourse on ‘Srimad Bhagavatham’ by Krishnapremi, 4 p.m.; divyanama sankirtan, 10 p.m.; dolotsavam, Koorathalwar Bhajanasram, Gokulam, Alagarkoil, 12 midnight.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Karuppusamy Temple, Solaipatti, 8 a.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Church Road, Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre: Yoga and meditation, 16 Jawahar First Street, Kannadasan Colony, 6 p.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Ulaga Samadhana Alayam: Free yoga training by S. Velshankar and group meditation, 138 Kamarajar Road, 6 p.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ class, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Department of Tourism: Chithirai tourist festival, light music by 7 Swarangal Orchestra, Tamukkam, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Sethu Institute of Technology: T. Ram Kumar, Regional Head (Recruitment), Tata Consultancy Services, inaugurates national conference on ‘Emerging trends in information and communication technologies,’ S. Mohamed Jaleel, chairman, presides, Pulloor, 10 a.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai Central: Official visit of A. Purushothaman, District Governor, Hotel Sangam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Dr. Dheep Hospital, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 7.30 p.m.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deities, Masi Streets, 7 p.m.

Sundararaja Perumal Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; ‘ethir sevai,’ Moondrumavadi, 6 a.m.; Mariamman Temple, K. Pudur, 9 a.m.; Mariamman Temple, Reserve Line, 5 p.m.; Outpost, 5.20 p.m.; Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple, Tallakulam, 9.30 p.m.; procession of deity, Tallakulam, 12 midnight, Karuppannasamy Temple, 2.30 a.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Tiruvalavai Kaandam’ by Yazh S. Chandra, Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by T. S. Govindasamy, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by N. S. Sundararaman, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Akila Bharatha Sadhu Sangam: Srimad Bhagavatha sapthaham; suprabatham, 6 a.m.; Srimad Bhagavatham parayanam, 7 a.m.; puja, 12 noon; ashtapati bhajan, 2 p.m.; discourse on ‘Srimad Bhagavatham’ by Krishnapremi, 4 p.m.; divyanama sankirtan, 10 p.m.; dolotsavam, Koorathalwar Bhajanasram, Gokulam, Alagarkoil, 12 midnight.

Sri Aravindar Annai Relics Meditation Centre: Nama japam and collective meditation, 11 A Kamarajar Street, Tirunagar, 11 a.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Meenakshi Amman shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ class, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayamam classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Department of Tourism: Chithirai tourist festival, folk art performance by Madurai Vani troupe, Tamukkam Ground, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Indian Medical Association: A. S. A. Jagannath of Government Rajaji Hospital speaks on ‘Alcohol and liver disease,’ Bank Road, Melur, 2 p.m.

M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Free legal aid consultation for parents of persons with mental disabilities, 662 K. K. Nagar, 2 p.m.

Tamil Nadu council for Enterprise Development: Herbal business meet, M.

Jeyakumar presides, Sarada Shopping Complex, Simmakkal, 10.30 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai East: C. E. Sooriyamurthy speaks on ‘Neutrino particles,’ Hotel Prem Nivas, 6.30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, East Veli Street, 7 p.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deities, Masi Streets, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Meenakshi’s ‘Dik Vijayam,’ Lalasri Sri Ranga Chatram Mandapam, North-East Masi Street Junction, 6.30 p.m.

Kallazhagar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deity, Kalyana Mandapam, Alagarkoil, 6 p.m.

Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Harivamsam’ by Govindarajan, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Koodal Kaandam’ by Chinnappa, Dharmapuram Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by A. Arumugam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Raja. Umarani, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Discourse on ‘Divyaprabandam’ by S. Kaliyamoorthy, 5.45 p.m.; aarati, 6.30 p.m.; Sri Ramanama sankirtan, New Natham Road, 7 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Darshan Day, 6 a.m.; special meditation, 5.30 p.m.; discourse on ‘The Mother and Sri Aurobindo in my perception,’ 3 Lajapathi Roy Street, Chinna Chokkikulam, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Aravindar Annai Trust: Darshan Day special collective meditation, Sri Aravindar Annai Relics Meditation Centre, 11 A Kumaran Street, Tirunagar, 6 a.m.; TVS Community College, 8 Goods Shed Street, 6 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Ayyappan shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.; R. Rengasamy reviews Dhulasi Birundha’s book, ‘Economics of Climate Change,’ Library, 5.30 p.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Meditation and bhajan, 23 Dr. Sathar Road, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ classes, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam: Vocal concert by Sudha & Srividya, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Department of Tourism: A. Tamilarasi, Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare, inaugurates Chithirai Tourist Festival; G. Thenmozhi, Mayor, and K. S. K. Rajendran, MLA, address; C. Kamaraj, District Collector, presides, 7 p.m.; dance performance by Srirangam Revathi Muthusamy, 6 p.m.; folk art programme, Tamukkam, 7.30 p.m.

Book Release: S. Parankundram, State president, Moovendar Panbattu Kazhagam, releases Chinmaya Somasundaram’s book; C. K. Narasimhachari, State president, Temple Protection Committee, presides, Hotel Prem Nivas, 6 p.m.

TOPKIDS: ‘Kondattam 2010,’ summer camp for children, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

Lady Doak College: A. Mercy Pushpalatha, Principal, inaugurates consultation on ‘Sexual Offences (Special Courts Bill) 2010 and Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2010;’ G. M. Akbar Ali, Judge, Madras High Court, addresses, Multimedia Theatre, 10 a.m.

Vickram College of Engineering: Alumni meet, S. Kathirrvelu, Principal, addresses, 10.30 a.m.; fifth Graduation Day, K. Ruckmani, Vice-Chancellor (officiating), Anna University-Tiruchi, addresses, M. K. S. Sreenivasan, chairman, presides, Enathi, 4 p.m.

Loyola Technical Institute: Non-formal programme for slum youth; V. Rajendran, Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, delivers valedictory address; R. Jeyapal, Superintending Engineer, presides, 7 AA Road, Gnanaolivupuram, 11.30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Alumni Association: Felicitation to retiring teachers, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry Auditorium, Kamarajar Road, 6 p.m.

Students’ Democratic Movement: Convention ‘Against depriving the poor of quality education;’ P. Rengaramanujam of IGNOU and James Joseph, film maker, address, Gandhi Museum, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Government Medical Laboratory Technicians’ Association: International Medical Laboratory Technologists’ Week; continuous medical education programme, V. Parthasarathy, treasurer, presides, Madurai Medical College, 9.30 a.m.

M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Free legal aid consultation for parents of persons with mental disabilities, 662 K. K. Nagar, 2 p.m.

M. V. Diabetes Clinic: ‘MVD Diacon 2010;’ Vijay Viswanathan, Managing Director, M. V. Hospitals for Diabetes, and Usha Sriram, Director, Associates in Clinical Endocrinology Education and Research, addresses, Hotel Sangam, 7.30 p.m.

Mahasemam Trust: Free medical camp for cleft palate, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, 9 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Trishul Hospital, Anna Bus Stand, 7 p.m.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deities, East Chithirai Street, 10 a.m., Masi Streets, 8 p.m.; ‘pattabishekam’ of Goddess Meenakshi, Aarukaal Mandapam, Amman Sannidhi, 7.06 p.m.

Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by Shanmuga Tirukkumaran, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Kooda Kaandam’ by Chinnappa, Dharmapuram Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by N. Manickam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by Rama. Elakkuvanar, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, 6.30 p.m.; Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam, New Natham Road, 7 p.m.

Adiparasakthi Kuzhanthaigal Kappagam: Weekly prayer, 3 A Mariamman Teppakulam West, 3 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Uchiya Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

Bagavathy-Baghavan Prarthanai Mandapam: Anugraha puja, 39/40 Workshop Road, Simmakkal, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ classes, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam: Nagaswaram concert by Pandamangalam K. Yuvaraj, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Dolphin Matriculation Higher Secondary School: World Book Day celebration; Arunagirinatha Gnanasambanda Desika Paramacharya releases book on ‘Thevaram;’ VN. Chidambaram addresses, Madurai Adheenam Mutt, South Avanimoola Street, 7 p.m.

TOPKIDS: ‘Kondaattam 2010,’ summer camp for children, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University: K. Ganesan, Secretary for Higher Education, inaugurates induction programme for newly appointed assistant professors; S. Baskaran, Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education, addresses; R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Sir C. V. Raman Hall, School of Biological Sciences, 10 a.m.; Mr. Ganesan opens UGC-SAP DRS Building, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, 11 a.m.

Sethu Institute of Technology: National conference on ‘Global technologies in manufacturing and thermal sciences,’ Pulloor, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: World Book Day celebration; P. Rajamanickam of Saraswathi Narayanan College and D. Rathinavijayan of Vaasal Pathippagam address; Central Library, Simmakkal, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Government Medical Laboratory Technicians’ Association: International Medical Laboratory Technologists’ Week celebration; D. Gomathinayagam inaugurates workshop on latest laboratory experiments, K. Rajendran, State secretary, presides, Madurai Medical College, 9.30 a.m.

Confederation of Indian Industry: Workshop on ‘Financial management for non-finance managers,’ M. M. Balasubramaniam, Director, Centre for Organisational and Professional Excellence, addresses, Hotel GRT Regency, Palanganatham, 10 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai North: Pon. Chandrasekar speaks, Hotel Sangam, 7.35 p.m.

Lions Club of Madurai City: Ilasai Sundaram speaks, Hotel Duke, North Veli Street, 6.30 p.m.

Hotel Germanus: Biriyani mela, Bypass Road, 11 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Grace Kennet Hospital, 7 p.m.

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deities, Masi Streets, 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by Savithri, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Immayilum Nanmaitharuvar Temple: Arutperunjothi Agaval parayanam, West Masi Street, 6 p.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Koodal Kaandam’ by Chinnappa, Tiruvavaduthurai Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Thayumanavar’ by Sundarakannan, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Sivagnana Mabadiam’ by N. S. Sundararaman, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarati, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Samarasa Suththa Sanmarga Sathiya Sangam: Arutperunjothi Agaval parayanam and discourse by T. Thayumanavar, Sarveswarar Temple, Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ classes, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

TOPKIDS: ‘Kondattam,’ summer camp for children, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

Saraswathi Narayanan College: 44 {+t} {+h} College Day celebration; N. Jegatheesan, president, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, addresses, T. Narayanan, member, management committee, presides, Perungudi, 4 p.m.

K. L. N. College of Engineering: R. Vairamuthu, Deputy General Manager, TVS Sri Chakra, inaugurates national conference on ‘Emerging technologies in advanced manufacturing,’ K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Pottapalayam, 10 a.m.

Sethu Institute of Technology: P. Shahabudeen, Head, Department of Industrial Engineering, Anna University, inaugurates third national conference on ‘Global technologies in manufacturing and thermal sciences;’ B. T. Bangera, Managing Director, Hi-Tech Arai, addresses; S. Mohamed Jaleel, chairman, presides, Pulloor, 10 a.m.

Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: Valedictory function of Management Association; N. Somasundaram, president, Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association, addresses, Seminar Hall, 3.30 p.m.

Thulir Science Centre: B. T. Bangera, Managing Director, Hi-Tech Arai, inaugurates free computer education for village children, S. Krishnaswamy of School of Biotechnology, Madurai Kamaraj University, presides, Pasingapuram, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Government Medical Laboratory Technicians’ Association: International Medical Laboratory Technologists’ Week celebration; D. Meena, Vice-Principal, Madurai Medical College, inaugurates exhibition, M. Selvakumar, State secretary, presides, MMC, 10 a.m.

Weizmann Forex: B. S. Shetty, Managing Director, launches mobile recharge services, Hotel GRT Regency, Palanganatham, 10.30 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Surveyor Colony, Alagarkoil Road, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Rosary Church, Town Hall Road, 7.30 p.m.

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RELIGION

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: Chithirai brahmotsavam; procession of deities, Masi Streets, 7.30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; ‘Saiva Samaya Stapita Varalattru Leelai, Yaanai Mahal, 6 p.m.

Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Aanmeega Jotidam’ by Ponniah, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Koodal Pillaiyar Temple: Yagasala puja, 6.30 a.m.; mahakumbabishekam, P and T Nagar, 9.45 a.m.

Kasi Mutt: Discourse on ‘Koodal Kaandam’ by Chinnappa, Tiruvavaduturai Adheenam Mutt, 397 North Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Saiva Siddhantha Sabha: Discourse on ‘Sivagnana Siddhiyar’ by T. Padmavati, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvarutpa’ by M. Vijayaraman, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.

Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Villi Bharatham’ by K. Manickam, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Karuppusamy Temple, Solaipatti, 8 a.m.

CULTURE

Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Church Road, Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; summer camp, 10 a.m.

Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre: Yoga and meditation, 16 Jawahar First Street, Kannadasan Colony, 6 p.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.

Maharishi Ved Vigyan Bhavan: T. V. Rajendran conducts ‘Transcendental meditation’ class, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Ulaga Samadhana Alayam: S. Velshankar conducts free yoga training and meditation, 138 Kamarajar Road, 6 p.m.

Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

AR Publications: K. Rajanayagam, Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, releases Ambai Manivannan’s book, ‘Potraamarai;’ P. Baskaran, Joint Commissioner, releases M. Srinivasan’s ‘Aagayathamarai;’ Suki. Sivam addresses, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 5.31 p.m.

GENERAL

Thiagarajar College of Preceptors: 54 {+t} {+h} College Day celebration; Aravind Srinivasan, Director, Aravind Eye Care System, addresses; Manikam Ramaswami, secretary, presides, 5.30 p.m.

St. Justin’s College of Education: College Day celebration; C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, addresses; Rev. Sr. Agnes Xavier, Superior General, Congregation of the Immaculate Conception, presides, Kamarajar Road, 5.30 p.m.

Kamak High School and Home for the Hearing Impaired: Awareness programme on ‘Hearing impairment,’ Periyar Bus Stand, 8.30 a.m. and Goripalayam, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Government Medical Laboratory Technicians’ Association: International Medical Laboratory Technologists’ Week; G. Arivanandam, State general secretary, inaugurates awareness campaign on modern medical equipment, Government Rajaji Hospital, 9.30 a.m.

Kavignar Kannadasan Narpani Mandram: Bharatidasan memorial day, R. Chokkalingam addresses, Chandran presides, 28 Town Hall Road, 6.50 p.m.

Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association: Executive committee meeting, T. Venkatasubramanian, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, addresses, N. Somasundaram presides, MADITSSIA Hall, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 6.10 p.m.

Vasan Eye Care Hospital: Free eye camp, State Transport Corporation, K. Pudur, 10 a.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Urology camp, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Dr. Dheep Hospital, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 7.30 p.m.

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