RELIGION

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

Saiva Siddhantha Sabha:Discourse on ‘Sivaprakasam’ by Yazh S. Chandra, 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.

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 yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.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.

Ulaga Samadhana Alayam:S. Velshankar conducts yogasana 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.

Tamil Isai Sangam:Nagaswaram by EN. V. Parameswaran, 4.30 p.m.; Thevaram recitation, 5 p.m.; M.A. M. Ramasamy, Pro-Chancellor, Annamalai University, inaugurates ‘Tamil isai festival;’ M. Jayapaul, Judge, Madras High Court, confers ‘Muthamizh Perarignar’ title on Solomon Pappiah; A. Surianarayanan, Chief Income Tax Commissioner, releases souvenir; Meena Muthiah addresses, 6 p.m.; ‘patti mandram,’ Solomon Pappiah moderates, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University:Archbishop M. Arockiasamy endowment seminar on ‘Ecology and religions,’ P. M. Ajmal Khan, Head, Department of Islam and Islamic Tamil Studies, presides, Seminar Hall, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, 10.30 a.m.

Agricultural College and Research Institute:Technology Week celebration, Kakkan Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women:Valediction of College Council; C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, addresses; S. Lakshmi, Principal, presides, 9 a.m.; seminar on ‘Web engineering,’ Department of Computer Science, 9.30 a.m.

Thiagarajar College:Research seminar in Tamil; V. Mohan of Yadava College speaks, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Tholkappiar Arangu, 9 a.m.; book review meeting, P. Ushadevi, Librarian, presides, Library, 12.40 p.m.

Madurai Institute of Social Sciences:R. Rukmani Palanivel Rajan, chairperson, Association of Social Health in India, inaugurates legal awareness camp for women, D.V.P. Raja, chairman, presides, Alagarkoil Road, 3 p.m.

Saraswathi Narayanan College:C. Muthuraj of American College speaks on ‘Union Budget,’ M. Kannan, Principal (in-charge), presides, Perungudi, 3 p.m.

Arul Anandar College:National Science Mela on ‘Science and philosophy of biodiversity;’ science exhibition and panel discussion, T. Chinnaraj Joseph Jayakumar, Principal, American College, presides, 9.30 a.m.; N. Rama Gopal, Professor of Economics, Annamalai University, inaugurates intensive course on ‘Recent insights in economics,’ Rev. Fr. G. Pushparaj, Principal, presides, Karumathur, 10 a.m.

Sourashtra College:J.S. Sukumar of Winways Systems speaks on ‘Open source systems — benefits and applications,’ Silver Jubilee Hall, 11.30 a.m.

Yadava College:K. P. Navaneetha Krishnan, correspondent, inaugurates ‘Beats 2010,’ State-level inter-collegiate meet, 9.30 a.m.; D. Bharani, film actor, distributes prizes, Nagendran Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College:State-level seminar on ‘Recent trends in computing techniques;’ N. Sivasubramanian, former Chief General Manager, Indian Space Research Organisation, and T. Kathirvalavakumar of Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar Senthikumara Nadar College address, Audio Visual Hall, 8.30 a.m.

Vickram College of Engineering:S. Chandran of Thiagarajar College of Engineering speaks on ‘Town planning,’ Conference Hall, 2 p.m.

K. L. N. College of Information Technology:K. A. Kanagasabapathy, General Manager, F. L. Smidth, inaugurates national conference on ‘Emerging trends in power systems and power electronics; P. K. Alagirisamy, Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, addresses; K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 10 a.m.

Madurai Sivakasi Nadars’ Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College:11 {+t} {+h} College Day celebration, K. Pandia Rajan, Managing Director, Ma Foi Group, addresses, Poovanthi, 4.30 p.m.

St. Charles College of Education:Regional seminar on ‘Teacher competencies required to empower students as protectors of earth,’ Thanakkankulam, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum:National Science Day celebration, S. Dinakaran of Madura College speaks, C. Indira Devi, Headmistress, presides, Government High School, Anaiyur, 10 a.m.

ICICI Bank:P. C. Thangaraj, Assistant Commissioner of Police, inaugurates ATM, 70 Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 10 a.m.

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

RELIGION

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

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

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

Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts ‘Bhagavad Gita’ class, Ayira Vaisyar Primary School, South Avanimoola Street, 6.45 p.m.

Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Thottichayamman Temple, Nilayur, 6 p.m.

Samarasa Sanmarga Sahiya Sangam: Discourse by R. Hari Govinthan, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Women’s Day celebrations and self-employment course for women, 10 a.m.; spoken Hindi classes, 5 p.m.

Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Physical exercise and meditation classes, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 7.30 a.m.

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

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

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: Craft Bazaar, Gandhi Museum, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University Faculty Association: Women’s Day celebrations, R. Kathiresan, Department of Commerce, and J. Vijaya, joint secretary, LIC Employees Union, address, Dr. Ambedkar Building, 3 p.m.

Agricultural College and Research Institute: Technology Week celebration, Kakkan Auditorium, 10 a.m.

K.L.N. College of Information Technology: Women’s Day celebrations, I. Selvamani, psychiatrist, addresses, Pottapalayam, 1 p.m.

N.M.S. Sermathai Vasan College for Women: Women’s Day celebrations, seminar on ‘If you know thyself,’ Rani Chakravarthy addresses, 9.45 a.m.

American College: ‘Unbound’ performance project, 6.30 p.m.

Ultra College of Engineering and Technology for Women: Women’s Day celebrations, KR. Arumugam, chairman, presides, 11.30 a.m.

E.M.G. Yadava Women’s College: Women’s Day celebrations, S. Sethurakkayi, Head, Department of Geography, Sri Meenakshi Government Arts College, addresses, 9.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary: Women’s Day celebrations, rally and public meeting, Jinnah Thidal, 4 p.m.

Confederation of Indian Industry: Conference on ‘Women in 2020 – a vision,’ Hotel Fortune Pandiyan, 10 a.m.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: 25 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebrations, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, Thiagarajar College, addresses, Tirunagar, 5.30 p.m.

High Court Legal Services Committee: Women’s Day celebrations, T. Mathivanan and K.B.K. Vasuki, judges, Madras High Court, address, Latha Mathavan Engineering College, Alagarkoil, 5 p.m.

Madurai Non Formal Education Centre: N. Chenbagaraman, Inspector General of Police, and P. Balasubramaniayan, Commissioner, address, Tamukkam Ground, 11.30 a.m.

Sumathi Fertility Clinic and IVF Research Institute: Women’s Day celebrations, free medical camp for women, Anna Nagar, 8 a.m.

Centre for Rural Education and Development: Women’s Day celebrations, Dinesh Ponraj Oliver, Collector (in-charge), address, Ajantha Theatre, Alanganallur, 10 a.m.

Women Entrepreneurs Forum: Women’s Day celebrations, G. Nathchiar and Premi Indra Kumar address, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises, Kamarajar Salai, 3 p.m.

Lions Club of Madurai Malligai: Blood donation camp, P.K.N. Arts and Science College, Tirumangalam, 9 a.m.

Vickram College of Engineering: Department of Electronics conduct special lecture by S. Sivakumar, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad: World Women’s Day competition prize distribution, Sri Jayanthi Illam, 28, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Kamarajar Salai, 3.30 p.m.

Sermathai Vasan College for Women: ‘Principal Kanagasabapathy awards’ distribution function, 5.30 p.m.

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

RELIGION

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

Koodal Alagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Koorathu Alwar’ 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: Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Adi Sankaracharya Sarada Lakshmi Narasimha Peetam: Public reception for Sachidananda Saraswathi, 5 p.m.; Sri Chakra Navavarna puja, Vasudhara, 78 Tirupparankundram Road, Andalpuram, 7 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Brahmin Association: Vishnu Sahasranamam parayanam, 1/194 Meenakshi Amman Nagar, Surya Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts ‘Bhagavad Gita’ class, P and T Nagar, 6.45 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.

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 pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Ulaga Tirukkural Peravai: 33 {+r} {+d} anniversary celebration; Ponnambala Desigar of Kundrakudi Mutt addresses; N. Manimozhiyan, general secretary, presides, New College House, Town Hall Road, 10.30 a.m.

Dalit Resource Centre: Dalit Kalai Vizha 2010, United Christian Higher Secondary School Ground, Arasaradi, 6 p.m.

Tamil Kalai Ilakkiya Perumandram: R. Nallakannu releases M. Chella’s book; Ponnambala Desigar of Kundrakudi Mutt addresses; T. S. Natarajan presides, Victoria Edward Hall, West Veli Street, 5.30 p.m.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: ‘Craft Bazaar,’ Gandhi Museum, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University: National Science Day celebration and 41 {+s} {+t} annual conference of Aqua-Terr; Rajendra Prasad of Jawaharlal Nehru University speaks on ‘Multidrug resistance: from microbes to man;’ K. Manoharan, Chairperson, School of Biological Sciences, presides, Sir C. V. Raman Hall, 10 a.m.

Agricultural College and Research Institute: Technology Week celebration, Kakkan Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women: Annual convocation, S. Jayabaskaran Charles, Director of Collegiate Education, addresses, S. Lakshmi, Principal, presides, 11 a.m.

Yadava College: R. Chandra

sekaran, former Head, Department of Commerce, inaugurates intra-departmental contests, 10.15 a.m.; S. P. Mathiarasan, MLA, distributes prizes, 2.15 p.m.; demonstration of jewellery making by S. D. Subbulakshmi, P. Rengan, Principal, presides, Tiruppalai, 2 p.m.

Government Arts College: State-level seminar on ‘Education for sustainable development in rural areas;’ J. Usha Devi, Principal, MVM Government Arts College for Women, Dindigul, delivers valedictory address; V. M. Maruthappan, Principal, presides, Melur, 4.45 p.m.

Madurai Institute of Social Sciences: National seminar on ‘Redefining HR strategy;’ M. Jeya Ramachandran delivers valedictory address; R. S. Bhoopathy, General Manager, Hindustan Aeronautics, addresses; P. N. Narayana Raja, Principal, presides, Alagarkoil Road, 3.30 p.m.

P. K. N. Arts and Science College: P. C. Thenmozhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police, inaugurates International Women’s Day celebration; J. Jenipathi Santha addresses; J. Mahatman Rao, Principal, presides, Tirumangalam, 1.30 p.m.

Sourashtra College: S. V. S. Shivnath, secretary, inaugurates National Science Day celebration; P. C. Thenmozhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police, addresses; S. K. Jegannathan, president, inaugurates competitions; R. L. Ramnath, Principal, presides, New Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College: 15 {+t} {+h} Graduation Day; G. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, University Grants Commission, addresses; M. Vijayaraghavan, secretary, presides, Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: Hostel Day celebration; S. K. C. Natarajan addresses; V. V. B. Srinivasan presides, Avaniapuram, 10.30 a.m.

Madurai Sivakasi Nadars Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College: ‘Flurry 2010,’ cultural competitions, Poovanthi, 10 a.m.

Michael Institute of Management: S. Selvaraj, Deputy General Manager, TVS and Sons, speaks on ‘Emerging trends in HR,’ R. Bernardshaw, Director, presides, Conference Hall, 11 a.m.

Madurai Institute of Engineering and Technology: Alagurajan, Physical Education Director, speaks on ‘Safety measures and precautions;’ Mithilesh Kumar on ‘Recent trends in automobile technology,’ Seminar Hall, 1.45 p.m.

Thangam Nursery and Primary School: 36 {+t} {+h} anniversary celebration; V. G. Venkatachalapathy addresses; S. Jamuna Rani, Headmistress, G. K. P. School, distributes prizes, Rajbala Tirumana Mahal, 161 D Kamarajar Road, 3.30 p.m.

Jayaseelan Memorial Matriculation School: 27 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration, Rev. Fr. Edi Dharmanand, parish priest, addresses, P. Vishnuprasad, District Educational Officer, distributes prizes, Uthappanaickanur, 5 p.m.

Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology: M. K. Alagiri, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, lays foundation stone for Advanced Tooling and Plastic Products Development Centre; I. Periasami, Minister for Housing; Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for School Education; A. Tamilarasi, Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare, and P. Moorthy, MLA, address;

Bijoy Chatterjee, Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, presides, Idayapatti, 10 a.m.

Thiagarajar School of Management: K. Venkatesh of Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, speaks on ‘Marketing of information technology,’ Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: S. Deivalakshmi of National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, speaks on ‘Linear integrated circuits,’ Viraganur, 10 a.m.

Vikaasa School: Awareness programme for parents on physical fitness, Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting on ‘Union Budget;’ M. V. Govindarajulu speaks on ‘Direct taxes;’ S. Sridharan on ‘Impact on economy,’ Old Natham Road, Visalakshipuram, 5 p.m.

Campaign Against Sex Selective Abortion: I. Chandrasekaran, Dean (in charge), Government Rajaji Hospital, inaugurates workshop on

‘Declining child sex ratio,’ A. Karthikeyan, Dean, Madurai Medical College, presides, Auditorium, GRH, 11 a.m.

All India Confederation of Organisations for Persons with Mental Disability: Meeting on ‘Time-scale pay for teachers of special schools,’ MUTA Hall, 6 Kakka Thoppu Street, 10 a.m.

P. K. M. Youth Development Trust: Bhaaratiraja inaugurates Training Centre for Competitive Examinations, D. Rajendran presides, Divya Tirumana Mandapam, TB Road, Usilampatti, 10.30 a.m.

Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Agri Summit, exhibition-cum-conference, Tamukkam, 10 a.m.

JK Maass Foundation: Training in ‘Inclusive education’ for middle school teachers, Veeramamunivar Middle School, Maninagaram, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai South: G. Pitchaimani speaks on ‘Union Budget,’ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.

Lions Clubs International District 324 B3: Ilandhevan inaugurates 20 {+t} {+h} district convention; S. Kumaravel, Assistant Commissioner of Police, addresses; P. T. Rajan Hall, Chokkikulam, 3.45 p.m.

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

RELIGION

Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Aanmeega Jothitam’ by Ponniah, Railway Colony, 7.30 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: Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Samarasa Suththa Sanmarga Sathiya Sangam: Arutperunjothi Agaval parayanam and discourse by T. Thayumanavan, 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.

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, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.; demonstration of terracotta work by Gajendran, Gandhi Museum, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Madurai Kamaraj University: National seminar on ‘Tamil,’ Setupati Arangu, School of Tamil Studies, 10 a.m.; V. Alagappan, Registrar (in charge), inaugurates workshop on ‘Dynamics of college administration,’ Conference Hall, Centre for Educational Research, 10 a.m.;

Lady Doak College: National seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Nanomedicines,’ M. Hussain Munavar, Head, Department of Molecular Biology, delivers valedictory address, J. X. Miller Auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women: V. Nagarajan, Pay and Accounts Officer, declares annual sports meet open; R. Dayanidhi, Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, distributes prizes; S. Lakshmi, Principal, presides, 8.30 a.m.

Arul Anandar College: National seminar on ‘Climate change and development alternatives,’ S. Vincent, Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, addresses, Rev. Fr. G. Pushparaj, Principal, presides, Karumathur, 10 a.m.

Yadava College: National seminar on ‘Renewable energy sources;’ G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, and M. Selvanayagam, Director, Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, address; P. Rengan, Principal, presides, T. Rajendran Yadav Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

Thiagarajar School of Management: Post-budget analysis, Rajarajeshwaran, chartered accountant, addresses, Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: Seminar on ‘Computing intelligence,’ P. Mahendravel, correspondent, presides, Audio Visual Hall, 9.30 a.m.

K. L. N. College of Engineering: S. Arivazhagan of Mepco Schlenk Engineering College inaugurates workshop on ‘Research, funding and patent methodologies in engineering and technology;’ S. V. S. Shivnath, secretary, addresses; K. N. K. Ganesh, president, presides, PG Block, 10.30 a.m.

NMS Sermathai Vasan College for Women: C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, declares 17 {+t} {+h} annual sports meet open; P. Mahendravel, secretary, S. Vellaichamy Nadar College, distributes prizes; V. G. Vasan presides, Avaniapuram, 10 a.m.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited: V. K. Sanjeevi, General Manager, inaugurates official language workshop, Bibikulam, 10 a.m.

Madura Coats: National Safety Day celebration, S. Ismail, Joint Chief Inspector of Factories, addresses, New Jail Road, 6.45 a.m.

Lions Club of Madurai City: Blood donation camp, K. B. Mohan presides, K. L. N. College of Information Technology, Pottapalayam, 10 a.m.

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

RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Sankatahara Chaturti puja, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.

Saiva Siddhantha Sabha: Discourse on ‘Unmai Vilakkam’ by A. Arumugam, 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.

Adiparasakthi Kuzhanthaigal Kappagam: Weekly prayer, 3 A Mariamman Teppakulam West Street, 3 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 yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.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.

Ulaga Samadhana Alayam: S.V.S.S. Velshankar conducts yogasana 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.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: Craft Bazaar, Gandhi Museum, 10 a.m.

GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: Pon. Kothandaraman, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Madras, inaugurates national seminar on ‘Tamil grammar,’ K. Ramasamy, Officer in-charge, Central Institute of Classical Tamil, and S. V. Subramanian, former Director, World Tamil Research Institute, address, R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Setupati Arangu, School of Tamil Studies, 10.30 a.m., in-service programme on ‘Innovative teaching methods’ for school teachers, P. K. N. Higher Secondary School, Tirumangalam, 10 a.m.

Lady Doak College: R. Jayavel, Director, Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Anna University, inaugurates national seminar-cum-workshop on ‘Nanomedicines,’ A. Mercy Pushpalatha, Principal, presides, J. X. Miller Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Yadava College: Programme on ‘Importance of mental health and stress management for youth,’ Judith Skargon and Jan Leaworthy of the United Kingdom address, Rajendran Yadav Auditorium, 10 a.m.

P. K. N. Arts and Science College: Seminar on ‘Environment and consumer protection in Tamil Nadu,’ N. S. Ponnaiah and S. V. Pathy of Environment and Consumer Protection Chamber address; J. Mahatman Rao, Principal, presides, Multimedia Hall, 1.30 p.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: P. Mahendravel, correspondent, inaugurates seminar on ‘Linux, Apache, Mysql and PHP,’ T. Venkatasubramanian of Southern Railway addresses, T. K. Shanmugam presides, Audio Visual Hall, 9.30 a.m.; C. Muthuraja of American College speaks on ‘Union Budget,’ Auditorium, 1.30 p.m.; quiz competition, S. Asokan, Principal, presides, W. P. A Soundarapandian Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Thiagarajar College: V. Nallasivan, former Head, Department of Economics, speaks on ‘Modelling techniques in multiple regression,’ R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Diamond Jubilee Hall, 10 a.m.

Yadava College: ‘Tamizh Saaral 2010,’ cultural festival, P. Rengan, Principal, presides, T. Nagendran Auditorium, 9 a.m.

Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for Women: Awareness rally on ‘Ill effects of global warming,’ P. Ashok Kumar, secretary, presides, Kulamangalam, 9.30 a.m.

NMS Sermathai Vasan College for Women: S. David Amirtharajan, Dean, Madurai Kamaraj University, declares 17th annual sports meet open, 9 a.m.; A. M. S. G. Asokan, vice-chairman, Sivakasi Municipality, distributes prizes, Avaniapuram, 2 p.m.

M.S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Annual meet of ‘Nambikkai,’ caregivers’ association for the mentally disabled, C. Vijayarajkumar, Commissioner for the Disabled, addresses, Home for Adult Persons with Mental Retardation, Perungudi, 4 p.m.

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

RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tiruvarutpa’ by Vijayaraman, Railway Colony, 7.30 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: Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 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.

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

Madurai Kamban Kazhagam Trust: Revathi Subbulakshmi conducts Kambaramayanam class, Meenakshi Nilayam, Andalpuram, Tirupparankundram Road, 6.30 p.m.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.; ‘Patch work’ demonstration by Maniben Borcha of Gujarat, Gandhi Museum, 6 p.m.

GENERAL
Thiagarajar College: State-level inter-collegiate undergraduate students’ seminar on ‘Wi-fi technology;’ S. R. Balasundaram of National Institute of Technology-Tiruchi speaks on ‘Mobile computing and applications, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Tholkappiar Arangu, 9 a.m.

Arul Anandar College: I. Devanan, Vice-Principal, inaugurates ‘MATAAC 10,’ cultural programme, 10 a.m.; Rev. Fr. M. Xavier Arockiasamy, secretary, delivers valedictory address, Karumathur, 4.15 p.m.

GMS-MAVMM Polytechnic College: M. Manoharan, Superintendent of Police, Madurai Rural, declares 25th annual sports meet open; N. Baskaran presides; 8.05 a.m.; S. Palsamy distributes prizes, Alagarkoil, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai East: Official visit of A. Purushothaman, District Governor, Hotel Prem Nivas, 7 p.m.

Giants Group of Madurai: R. Gurusundar and R. Shanmugasundaram speak on ‘Health awareness,’ Hotel Prem Nivas, 6.30 p.m.

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

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

Koodal Alagar Temple: Masi Magam Teppam festival; procession of deity, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.; discourse on ‘Koorathu Alwar’ by R. Rangarajan, 6.30 p.m.

Immayilum Nanmaitharuvar Temple: Masi brahmotsavam, car festival, 9.16 a.m.

Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse by K. Sekar, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundraeswarar 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. Kaliamoorthy, 5.45 p.m.; bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: ‘Vishnu Sahasranamam’ parayanam, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 6 p.m.

Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts ‘Bhagavad Gita’ class, P and T Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

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

Jehovah’s Witnesses: Circuit assembly on ‘Safeguard your spirituality,’ Raja Muthiah Mandram, 9.40 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 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.; M. Swamiappan reviews ‘It was Five Past Midnight in Bhopal,’ 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.

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: ‘Ithu Niyayama, Sir,’ play by Y. Gee. Mahendra, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Small Industries Product Promotion Organisation: S. Shenbagamoorthy, District Forest Officer, inaugurates ‘Craft Bazaar,’ Gandhi Museum, 6 p.m.

GENERAL
Madura College: Alumni meeting, I. Periasamy, Revenue Minister, addresses, 5 p.m.

Lady Doak College: Alumnae Day, Golden Jubilee Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Vivekananda College: S. Gurumurthy, founder, Centre for Indian Economic and Culture Studies, inaugurates national symposium on ‘Centenary of Hind Swaraj and its contemporary relevance;’ D. Paulraj, former secretary, Gandhi Niketan Ashram, presides; M. D. Srinivas, chairman, Centre for Policy Studies, addresses, 9.15 a.m.; national seminar on ‘Modern trends in chemistry,’ Tiruvedakam West, 10 a.m.

Fatima College: Free legal aid camp for cremation ground workers, D. R. Jayabalan presides, Madurai Multipurpose Social Service Society, Bypass Road, 10 a.m.

Thiagarajar School of Management: National conference on ‘Recent trends in soft computing,’ Pamban Swamy Nagar, Tirupparankundram, 10 a.m.

Yadava College: 34th Convocation Day; Latha Pillai, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University, addresses; K. P. Navaneetha Krishnan, correspondent, presides, D. Narendran Yadav Auditorium, 2 p.m.; State-level inter-collegiate volleyball tournament, Tiruppalai, 7.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; family and marriage counselling camp, Rajalakshmi Padmanabhan speaks, Mandhikulam, 11.30 a.m.

Madurai Institute of Social Sciences: Training programme on ‘Social defence for social work professionals,’ R. Giriraj, Deputy Director, National Institute of Social Defence, delivers valedictory address, D. V. P. Raja, founder, presides, Alagarkoil Road, 3 p.m.

Sourashtra College: S. V. S. Shivnath, secretary, inaugurates ‘Parnassus 2010,’ inter-collegiate literary festival, R. L. Ramnath, Principal, presides, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, Thiagarajar College, addresses, 9 a.m.

Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: S. Jeyabaskaran Charles, Director of Collegiate Education, declares open women’s hostel building, P. Balasubramanian, Police Commissioner, presides, Nagamalai, 3.30 p.m.

Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College: 24th College Day, Guru Jegannathan, member, Tamil Nadu State Council of Higher Education, addresses, S. Rajagopal presides, 9.30 a.m.

SACS MAVMM Engineering College: National Science Day celebration; N. Sivasubramanian and S. Ambalavanan, Deputy Director, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, address, P. Manjunatha Rao, Director, presides, Kidaripatti, 9 a.m.

Latha Mathavan Engineering College: Fine Arts Day, M. Ramachandran and Madurai Muthu address, Sri Alagia Meenal Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.; K. R. Vijaya Baskaran, Deputy Superintendent of Police, declares annual sports meet open, R. Radhakrishnan, District Sports Officer, distributes prizes, Kidaripatti, 2 p.m.

Madurai Sivakasi Nadars’ Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College: 11th annual sports meet, P. C. Thenmozhi, Deputy Commissioner of Police, distributes prizes, Poovanthi, 3 p.m.

Lakshmi Vidya Sangam: Annual get-together of teachers, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 8.55 a.m.

S. E. V. Matriculation Higher Secondary School: R. Chokkalingam, president, Kaviarasu Kannadasan Narpani Mandram, inaugurates Kindergarten Fiesta, S. E. V. Mymoon Open Air Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Maharishi Vidya Mandir Nursery and Primary School: 16th Annual Day celebration, S. Subramanian, A. Geetha and Ajitkumar Jogi distribute prizes, C 138 Tirunagar, 6 p.m.

Sriman Nayakiyar Vidya Mandir Matriculation School: 13th Annual Day; K. V. Bala, senior president, Sourashtra Chamber of Commerce, distributes prizes, K. K. Surendranath, correspon dent, presides, 3 Mariamman Teppakulam West, 5 p.m.

M. S. R. Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Science exhibition, R. Muthukrishnan and N. Ezhil address, T. Kallupatti, 9 a.m.

Maria Nursery and Primary School: Annual Day celebration, R. Swaminathan, District Educational Officer, addresses, Master Mahal, Theni Main Road, 5 p.m.

Centre for Advocating Research and Education: B. Rajendran, Judge, Madras High Court, inaugurates workshop on ‘Securitisation,’ D. Stanley David, Presiding Officer, Debt Recovery Tribunal, releases seminar booklet, Hotel Sangam, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: M. K. Alagiri, Union Minister for Fertilizers and Chemicals, inaugurates Periyar memorial samathuvapuram; M. K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister, distributes welfare assistance; A. Tamilarasi, Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare, addresses, Thumbaipatti, 4 p.m.

Southern Railway Sports Association: SBI Rail Safety Marathon and Rail Safety Exhibition, Railway Stadium, Arasaradi, 7.30 a.m.

Manitha Neya Mandram: Solomon Pappiah inaugurates, A. M. James presides, R. C. Middle School, AA Road, Gnanaolivupuram, 5.30 p.m.

Meenakshi Mission Hospital: P. Bala subramanian, Police Commissioner, inaugurates workshop on ‘Advanced emergency life support,’ Conference Hall, 9 a.m.

Indian Bank: S. Rethinavelu, senior president, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, inaugurates ATM, M. S. Sundara Rajan, Chairman and Managing Director, presides, North Veli Street, Simmakkal, 7.45 a.m.

M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Initiation of support group and formation of self-help groups for patients recovering from mental illness, Ramiah 4th Street, Shenoy Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Vidiyal: Mothers’ meet, 6 AA Road, Rathinapuram, 3 p.m.

Devadoss Multispeciality Hospital: Free ENT consultation, Alagarkoil Road, Surveyor Colony, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madurai South: T. R. Palanichamy speaks on ‘Stock market,’ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Madurai Alavai: T. Velsamy, District Governor, inaugurates planting of tree saplings, N. K. R. Ayya Nadar-Jayalakshmi Ammal Matriculation School, Teppakulam, 10 a.m.

Giants Group of Greater Madurai: Free speech and hearing camp for school students, Gandhi Museum, 9 a.m.

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