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Koodal Alagar Temple: Vaikunda Ekadasi brahmotsavam, procession of deity, 9 a.m.

Madanagopalaswamy Temple: Discourse on ‘Tiruppavai’ by Tiruchi Kalyanaraman, 7 a.m.; on ‘Kambaramayanam,’ 6.30 p.m.; discourse on ‘Srimad Bhagavatham’ by V. Rajagopala Ganabadigal, West Masi Street, 6.30 p.m.

Arultharum Ayyappan Temple: Mandala puja, laksharchana, EMG Nagar, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 7.30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Santhi Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Pragalada Charithram’ by Tiruchi Kalyanaraman, Santhi Sadan, Kochadai, 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: Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Divine Life Society: Tiruppavai-Tiruvempavai recitation and bhajan, Sivananda Sundarananda presides, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6 a.m.

Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Tiruppavai-Tiruvempavai parayanam, Swaroopananda presides, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 5.30 a.m.

Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on ‘Tiruppavai’ by S. Venkatachariar, 7th Cross Street, Doak Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Satsangam: Bhajan and puja, 5.30 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranamam parayanam, S. S. Colony, 7 p.m.

Gita Bhavanam: Bhagavad Gita yagnam, 7 a.m.; discourse on ‘Tiruppavai’ by S. Jagannatha Parangusadasan, 3 East Gate, 6.30 p.m.

Paramanandapuri Ashram: Discourse on ‘Bhagavad Gita’ by S. P. Geetha Bharati, 48 Kamarajar Road, 5.30 p.m.

Tiruppavai-Tiruvempavai Isai Palli: Pavai class, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6 p.m.

Tirunagar Tirumurai Mandram: Tiruppavai-Tiruvempavai parayanam, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 5.30 a.m.

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 yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; exhibition of paintings and drawings of C. D. Jain, 10 a.m.; R. Natarajan conducts self-employment programme, 10.30 a.m.

Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre: Yogasana and meditation class, 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 classes, Gandhi Museum, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Exhibition of gift articles, Poompuhar showroom, 12 West Veli Street, 10 a.m.

Madurai Kamaraj University: Entrepreneurship awareness programme for women, V. Chinniah, Principal Investigator, UGC-UPE Project, presides, Seminar Hall, Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women, Paravai, 9.30 a.m.; J. Vimalarani speaks on ‘Inner peace,’ Department of Gandhian Studies and Ramalinga Philosophy, 3 Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam, 2.30 p.m.; V. Tharmaraj speaks on ‘Synthesis of silver nanoparticles,’ Seminar Hall, School of Chemistry, 3.30 p.m.; P. Saravanan on ‘Impact of road transport on urban development,’ A. R. Irawathy Hall, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, 3.30 p.m.; refresher courses in computer science and environmental studies, D. Raja Ganesan, former Head, Department of Education, University of Madras, delivers valedictory address, P. B. Gopalakrishnan, Director (in charge), Academic Staff College, presides, Seminar Hall, Faculty Guest House, 2.30 p.m.

Thiagarajar College: S. Kannadasan, A. Ananthi and P. Kalaiselvi present papers, P. Velmurugan presides, Department of Tamil, 11.45 a.m.

Fatima College: Christmas celebration, John Samuel delivers message, Jubilee Hall, 10 a.m.

Yadava College: Computer training for parents, K. P. Navaneetha Krishnan, correspondent, presides, 10.30 a.m.; essay, verse writing and elocution competitions for students, E. Rengasamy Library, 11 a.m.

Madurai Institute of Social Sciences: National Consumer Day celebration, S. Murugiah, District Supply Officer, addresses, P. N. Narayana Raja, Principal, presides, Alagarkoil Road, 2 p.m.

Sourashtra College: A. K. Balasubramanian speaks, R. L. Ramnath, Principal, presides, PG Department of Physics, 10 a.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: S. Dinakaran of Madura College speaks on ‘Insect biotechnology,’ S. Asokan, Principal, presides, Audio Visual Hall, 10 a.m.

NMS Sermathai Vasan College for Women: Readers and Writers’ Club meeting, T. Suthanthiramoni of Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women addresses, 2.30 p.m.; Humour Club meeting, M. John Britto Thamburaj speaks, 2.30 p.m.; Dance and Music Club meeting, P. Mala addresses, Avaniapuram, 2.30 p.m.

SLS MAVMM Ayira Vaisyar College: Phystronics Association meeting; S. Stephen Rajkumar Inbanathan of American College speaks on ‘Einstein and his contributions,’ M. Arunagiri, Principal, presides, Kallampatti, 10.30 a.m.

Vadamalayan Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Christmas celebration, M. Paulvasan delivers message, T. Jeyarajasekar, Principal, presides, Jawahar Road, Chokkikulam, 10 a.m.

Vikaasa School: Christmas celebration, Auditorium, 11.30 a.m.

Dolphin Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Christmas celebration, Christopher Asir, CSI Bishop, Madurai-Ramnad Diocese, delivers message, AR. Ramanathan, correspondent, presides, Jai Nagar, Ponmeni, 9.30 a.m.

Madurai Kamaraj, Manonmaniam Sundaranar, Mother Teresa and Alagappa University Teachers’ Association: UGC NET classes, Periathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, delivers valedictory address, 6 Kakka Thoppu Street, 6 p.m.

TOPKIDS: Dheep speaks on ‘Healthy friendship between boys and girls,’ Rose Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 2 p.m.

Indian Bank: R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, Madurai Kamaraj University, inaugurates offsite ATM and customers’ meet, 73 Theni Main Road, Nagamalai Pudukottai, 3.30 p.m.

Vaigai Network for People Living with HIV/AIDS: World AIDS Day programme, K. Nandabalan, Commissioner of Police, presides, Annapoorna Towers, Anna bus stand, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Chamber Trade Fair, Tamukkam Ground, 4 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai North West: Capacity building programme for youth, Youth Hostel, Race Course, 10 a.m.

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

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