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If you want events to be included, please e-mail details to thendral@tamilonline.com. Though we try our best to provide accurate information, we urge you to check details with the host organization before attending an event.
Jul. 07, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Jul. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays
6-9am. “ItsDiff” Tamil radio program every Wednesday at 90.1 FM, KZSU, Stanford, California; Contact: Srikant Srinivasa, itsdiff@gmail.com
7:45pm. Journey into the inner world via a series of powerful techniques; Venue: Life Bliss Foundation, Swami Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair, California; Contact: www.lifebliss.org, 909.625.1400
Jul. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Thursdays
7:30-8:30pm. Weekly Satsanghs (Shirdi Sai Bhajans); Organized by Shirdi Sai Parivaar; Venue: Shirdi Sai Center, Sunnyvale, California; Contact:www.shirdisaiparivaar.org, 408.705.7904
7:10pm. Shirdi Sai Bhajans; Venue: Kalpataru Sai Nilayam, Evergreen Area, San Jose, California; Contact: www.thesaifoundation.org, 408.223.0999
Jul. 04, 11, 18, 25 Saturdays
8 - 10 a.m. Shri Vethathiri Maharishi's Simplified Kundalini Yoga ( SKY ) Satsang. Session includes simplified exercise, meditation & lectures Organized by SKY Bay Area, a chapter of World Community Service Centre ( WCSC); Venue : Fremont Hindu Temple, Fremont, California; Contact: www.skybayarea.org, 510.825.3567,sky.bayarea@yahoo.com.
9am. Sakthi TV presents half hour Tamil Programming in your local channel line-up. Program can be viewed in Channel 29 in Fremont; Channel 28 in Hayward, Union City, Alameda, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley; Channel 27 in Newark; Programs include, Tamil Karnatic & Light Music, Pattimanram, Potti, Teledrama and Event coverage from the Bay Area; www.saktitv.com
5:00pm - 6:30pm. Exploring Meditation - Journey into the inner world via a series of powerful techniques by Life Bliss Foundation; Venue: Swami Nithyananda Vedic Temple, Montclair, California; Contact: www.lifebliss.org, 909.625.1400
Jul. 05, 12, 19, 26 Sundays
8 - 10 a.m. Shri Vethathiri Maharishi's Simplified Kundalini Yoga ( SKY ) Satsang. Session includes simplified exercise, meditation & lectures Organized by SKY Bay Area, a chapter of World Community Service Centre ( WCSC); Venue : Sanatan Dharma Kendra, Sunnyvale, California; Contact:www.skybayarea.org, 510.825.3567, sky.bayarea@yahoo.com.
Bala Vihar classes at Chinmaya Mission in Danville, Fremont, Los Altos, San Jose, and San Ramon, California. Curriculum includes Tamil language instruction; Contact: 408.998.2793, sanjose@chinmayamission.org, www.chinmaya-sanjose.org/balvihar.html
9:30am-10am - Tamil Class taught at the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, Georgia; Also offering Dance classes, Hatha Yoga, Adult Gita, and Balavihar class. Contact: 770.907.7102, feedback@hindutempleofatlanta.org, www.hindutempleofatlanta.org
9:30-10:30am. TAMIL WORSHIP; Venue: Faith Lutheran Church (Sanctuary), 37635 Dequindre Road, Michigan (Between 16 &17 Mile Road); Contact: Rev. Arul J Alexander, tamil@faithtroy.org Web: http://www.faithtroy.org/tamil
5.00 p.m.: EMMANUEL TAMIL CHURCH; Vibrant praise & worship services. Venue: St. Michael's Lutheran Church - Chapel, 7000 N Sheldon Road, Canton, Michigan; Contact: Rev. Sunil Noah sunilruth@comcast.net
5:30pm. Immanuel Lutheran Church - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 149-40, 11th Ave, Whitestone, Queens, New York; Contact: Rev. Dr. E.J. Rethinasamy 718.767.5656, www.immanuelwhitestone.com
5:pm to 6pm (EST): 'Tamil Amudham' Metro Detroit/Ann Arbor's Tamil Radio program: Every Sunday at 1460 AM; Can be heard at www.wpon.com; Archives at www.tamilamudham.com; Contact: Program Director Dr. V.S Balanethiram 248.641.7684. Features news roundup, children’s program, kadhai amudham, mazhalai amudam
10 am. East West Tamil Service; Venue: Dr.Francis James, 32,Blakely, Irvine, California. Contact: Rev. Dr. N.J.Gnaniah, 714-828-3181, NGnaniah@aol.com |
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Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California
Jun. 07, Sun. (Vaikasi Vikasam & Murugan Kalyanam - Bharathanatyam by Ms. Jayanthi Sridhar & Students); Jun. 21, Sun. (Father’s Day Puja); June 28, Sunday (Aani Thirumanjanam - Natarajar Abhishekam - Bharathanatyam by Ms. Sugantha Srinath & Students); Jul. 31, Fri. (Varalakshmi Vratham); Aug. 02, Sun. (Adi Perukku Puja, Devotional Songs by Sri. Raghavan Manian); Venue: Temple Premises, Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California; Contact: 925.827.0127, www.temple.org
Amma - 2009 Summer Tour (June - July 2009)
June 03 - July 23; Meet Mata Amritanandamayi, a renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader during her visit to US and Canada. For programs, retreats, exact dates and cities, please refer to advertisement in page 63; Contact:www.amma.org
July 3-5th - 22nd Annual Tamil Convention Celebrations; Organized by Federation of Tamils Sangams of North America (FeTNA); Guests of Honor include Scientist Mylswamy Annadurai (ISRO Scientist), Kavingar Vairamuthu & Ms. Thamarai, Singer Anuradha Sriram, Prof. Era. Thirumurugan and Actors & Actresses; Progam features Tamil Bee Competition, Silamabam & Koothuvarisai, Tamil Entrepreneurs Forum, Youth forum; Venue: Ferst Center for the Arts, Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, Georgia; Contact: www.fetna.org
Summer Camps
ICC Summer Camp 2009; Camps include Science, Bollywood Dance, Robotics & Animation, Hindi, Chess, Gandhi, Indian Culture, Crafts of India; June 15-Aug. 28; Venue: India Community Center, Milpitas, California; Contact: www.indiacc.org; 408.934.1130
July 02-07, Thurs-Tuesday
4pm. Guru Poornima 2009 - Paying homage to spiritual masters on the full moon day in the presence of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; Venue: Hilton Chicago, Illinois; Contact: Kiki Bussell, 877-ART-OF-LIVING; Free
Jul. 05, Sunday
3:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Ruta Patel, student and disciple of Ms. Priya Ramadoss; Venue: Gary Soren Smith Center, Ohlone College, Fremont, California; Contact: 510.489.6330
July 10-12, Fri.-Sunday
Clasic Kudumbam - India's first World Class Retirement Community for Independent Living; Meetings with the Director of Clasic Kudumbam; Venue: Sunnyvale, California; Contact: 408.966.3157
July 10, Friday
8pm. Ribhu Gita - Readings with commentary and dialogue by Nome from the book, Ribhu Gita; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Society of Abidance in Truth, Santa Cruze, California; Contact: 831.425.7287, www.satramana.org; Free.
Jul. 11, Saturday
1pm. Breath and Mediation Workshop; Organized by The Art of Living Foundation; Venue: Minneapolis Downtown Central Library, Minnesota; Contact: Murthy Malekar: 763-416 7768; Free
2pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Nadya Agrawal; Disciple & Student of Guru Vishal Ramani & Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: Historic Hoover Theater, San Jose, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Adya Sinha & Shantel Shah; Disciple & Student of Dr. Bindu Shankar & Vrindavan Indian Dance Academy; Venue: Dogherty Valley Performing Arts Center, San Ramon, California; Contact: 925.875.1095
5pm. Muthamizh Vizhaa. Organized by Tamil Sangam of Greater Washington; Venue: Westland Middle School, Bethesda, Maryland; Contact: Dr. Sethu 240.821.3918, Contact: www.washingtontamilsangam.org
6pm. Tamil Service; Venue: Magnolia Baptist Church, 720 S. Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, California. Contact: Rev.Dr. N.J.Gnaniah, 714-828-3181, NGnaniah@aol.com
6:45pm. Monthly Tamil Mass; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Catholic Community; Venue: St. Joseph Parish, Mountain View, California; Contact: www.tamilcatholic.org
July 13-17, Mon.-Friday
6.45pm. Understand your mind and transform your life - A spiritual discourse by H.H. Swami Tejomayananda; Organized by Chinmaya Mission, Twin Cities; Venue: Chinmaya mission twin cities, Chaska, Minnesota; Contact: 952-920-2074, www.chinmaya-twincities.org; Free
July 17, Friday
11am. Introduction to YES (for ages 14-18) - A program for building dynamic leaders of tomorrow; Organized by The Art of Living Foundation; Venue: Fremont Main library, Fremont, California; Contact: Venkataraman Natham - 4087127473; Free
6:30pm. Sri Ramana's Self-Realization - Readings, Recitations, Devotional Chanting and Meditation in praise of Sri Ramana Maharishi; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Society of Abidance in Truth, Santa Cruz, California; Contact: 831.425.7287, www.satramana.org; Free.
July 18, Saturday
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Sutikshna Veeravalli, Disciple & student of Smt. Vanitha Veeravalli & Bharatam Academy of Dance Arts; Venue: Plainfield North High School, Plainfield, Illinois; Contact: www.bharatam.org, 630.922.3107
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Niharika & Alpana Sanghavi; Disciple & Student of Guru Vishal Ramani & Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
4pm-9pm. Mela 2009 - A fun fair comprising of games and workshops and food; Organized by Association for India Development (AID); Venue: Redmond High school Cafeteria, Redmond, Washington; Contact: 206-569-5180, http://seattle.aidindia.org; Ticket: Adults: $10, Kids: $4;
July 19 & 26, Sunday
3.45pm. Shaping the Young Mind - Workshop designed by Swami Sukhabodananda for 9 to 12 year olds; Presented by his students; Venue: Komala Vilas, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: 408-425-2851, 408-205-7035, toshakila@gmail.com, www.swamisukhabodhananda.org
July 19, Sunday
4pm. Muthamizh Vizha 2009 - A fun filled program on Tamil Arts & Music; Guests of honor include Kalaimamani Dr. Silamboli Chellappan, Smt. UmayaL Muthu, Master Silambam Jothi Kannan; Venue: Windemere Ranch Middle School, San Ramon, California; Contact: Solai Alagappan 510.676.9857, Latha Sridhar: 408.448.4857, president@bayareatamilmanram.org; $5 for non-members, Members: Free.
July 25 & 26, Sat. & Sunday
2pm. Margam - The Sacred Path; A dance production by Natya Dance Theater company; Organized by Natya Dance Theater; Venue: Skokie Theater, Skokie Theater, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com
July 25, Saturday
3pm. Kichen Kiladi 2009 - 2nd Annual cooking competition to raise funds for Cancer Institute Foundation; Organized by Cancer Institute Foundation; Venue: Cubberley Auditorium, Palo Alto, California; Contact: Uma 408.768.0525, www.cifwia.org
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ms. Hansaa Gopalakrishnan & Ilakya Palanisamy; Disciple & Student of Guru Vishal Ramani & Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
July 26, Sunday
4pm. Dance & Fashion Extravaganza - A Fund-raiser for SriLankan Tamil Refugees in need of medical attention and nutrition; Organized by ReachOutUSA-Now; Venue: Amador Theater, Pleasanton, California; Contact: Dhakshini Ramanan: 510.299.2907, www.reachout-nowusa.org; $50, $20, $10 (students)
Aug. 09
Silambam Training - Learn this unique martial arts from World Champion Master Senthil Jothi Kannan; Week-long training; Venue: St. Louis, Missouri; Contact: palaniappan1060@charter.net, 314.749.3327, Sivashankar 314.495.8817; www.missouritamilsangam.org |
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