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. |
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Oct. 02 | Gandhi Jayanti |
Oct.06 | Maha Navami |
Oct. 07 | Ayudha Puja |
Oct. 08 | Dussehra |
Oct. 13 | Maharishi Valmiki Birthday |
Oct. 14 | Columbus Day |
| US Indigenous People's Day |
Oct. 27 | Diwali |
Oct. 31 | Sardar Patel's Birthday |
Shubha Muhurtha Days: 24, 30 |
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Oct. 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Oct. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Wednesdays
7:45-9:15pm. Atmotsava - Silent meditation, readings, chanting, bhajans and stotrams on god, guru and self - followed by prasad; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Santa Cruz, California; Contact: www.satramana.org, 831.425.7287
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26 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.
9:30 AM. "Mastering Mindfulness in Everyday Living"; (10:30AM) "Nurturing Creativity and Focus in Today's Kids" - Learn Mindfulness Exercises and Meditation Techniques to apply in your everyday living. Free. Organized by: Live Mindfully Now, San Jose. Venue: Shirdi Sai Parivaar, Youth Class Room # 2, California Circle, Milpitas, California. Contact: 408.750.4827, shirdisaiparivaar.org
4-5:15pm. Weekly Prabandhams and Stotram classes. Divya Prabandhams of the AzhvArs (Tamil) and Sanskrit stotrams are taught with emphasis on meaning, appreciation, and chanting. Sanskrit knowledge not assumed. Online, Free, Videoconferencing; Contact: hoiclasses.wixsite.com/home, hoiclasses@gmail.com
6 - 8 PM. San Diego Tamil Church; Venue: Mira Mesa Presbyterian Church, 8081 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego CA 92126; Contact: Rev. Dr. N.J. Gnaniah - 714-828-3181; ngnaniah@gmail.com
Oct. 06, 13, 20, 27 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: Sri Datta Sai Mandir, San Ramon, 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
10-11:30am. Satsang - silent meditation, discourse by Nome on Self-Knowledge and Self-inquiry, recitation and readings from the Upanishads; Organized by Society of Abidance in Truth; Venue: Santa Cruz, California; Contact: 831. 425.7287, www.satramana.org; Free.
3-5:00pm. Plano Tamil School; Facilitated by Sastha Tamil Foundation; Venue: Genstar Montessori Academy, Plano, Texas; Contact: www.stfnonprofit.org
September 28, 2019, Saturday
4pm. Navarathri Concert Series; Student performances of Nila Rajesh, Sireesh Pedapenki and Shreyas Kallingal; Organized by Shruthi Swara Laya; Venue: Shruthi Swara Laya premises, Fremont, California; Contact: 510.522.5824, shruthiswaralaya.com
September 28 & 29, 2019 - Sat. & Sunday
14th edition of Gruhapravesh 2019 Property Show; Program features builders from projects in most major cities in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore & more; Organized by IndiaProperty.com; Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California; Contact: 408.901.9579, +91.90522.64545, events@indiaproperty.com
September 29 - October 7 (Navarathri)
9:30am. Everyday. Saradha Navarathri Mahotsavam; Navarathri Celebrations; Program features Chandi Parayanam, Archana & Abhishekam, Cultural programs and theertham/prasadam; Organized by Sri Kamakshi Community Center (SKCC); Venue: SKCC premises, Santa Clara, California; Contact: srikamakshi.org
Navarathri Celebrations; Program features Suvasini & Kanika Pooja, Lalitha Sahasranamam Parayanam, Theppotsavam, Bhagavathi Sevai, Chandi Parayanam, Arthi & Abhishekam for Ambal, Radha Kalyanam by Sri. Paramesh Gopi; Organized by Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple; Venue: Temple Premises, 2350 Paragon Drive, San Jose, California; Contact: 480.310.8619, srtsanjose@gmail.com
October 5 & 6, 2019 - Sat & Sunday
14th edition of Gruhapravesh 2019 Property Show; Program features builders from projects in most major cities in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore & more; Organized by IndiaProperty.com; Venue: Irving Convention Center, Dallas, Texas; Contact: 408.901.9579, +91.90522.64545, events@indiaproperty.com
October 6, 2019, Sunday
3pm. Carnatic Vocal concert by Anuradha Suresh and students of Shruthi Swara Laya; Organized by Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple; Venue: Temple premises, 2350 Paragon Drive, San Jose, California; Contact: 480.310.8619, srrtemple.com
October 11, 2019, Friday
From Folk music to Carnatic; An exploration of the music continuum; Presented by Sankari Krishnan; Organized by Dhvani - India Performing Arts Society of Central Ohio; Venue: The Abbey Theater, Dublin Community Recreation Center, Dublin, Ohio; Contact: dhvaniohio.org
October 12, 2019, Saturday
7:30am. Grand 5K Run & Walkathon; Program features Yoga Session, Talk by Prof. Raj Raghunathan on 'Life of Happiness & fulfillment' and run as a family; Fundraiser for Tamil Nadu Foundation projects; Organized by TNF Austin Chapter; Venue: Pfluger Park, Pflugerville, Texas; Contact: austin.tnfusa.org
11am. Navarathri Concert Series, Solo performances by Hansini Ramachandran & Srinidhi Sampath, Students of Shruthi Swara Laya; Venue: Vijaya Sivamani Residence, 1055 Lily Ave, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: shruthiswaralaya.com
11am. Arusuvai Virunthu on Banana leaf; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Manram; Venue: Dougherty Valley High School, San Ramon, California; Contact: bayareatamilmanram.org
2pm - 5pm. Gnanananda Seva Samajam Bhajans; Organized by Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple; Venue Temple Premises, 2350 Paragon Drive, San Jose, California; Contact: 480.310.8619, srrtemple.com
6pm. Bharathanatyam by Radhe Jaggi; Organized by Dhvani - India Performing Arts of Ohio; Venue: Peggy McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, Worthington, Ohio; Contact: dhvaniohio.org
6:30pm. Monthly Tamil Mass, Rosary, Children Liturgy and Get-together; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Catholic Community; Venue: St.Joseph's Church, Mountain View, California; Contact: tamilcatholic.org
October 12th & 13th, 2019 - Sat & Sunday
14th edition of Gruhapravesh 2019 Property Show; Program features builders from projects in most major cities in India, including Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore & more; Organized by IndiaProperty.com; Venue: Crown Plaza, Edison, New Jersey; Contact: 408.901.9579, +91.90522.64545, events@indiaproperty.com
October 13, 2019, Sunday
10am. Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Sahasra Suvasini Puja; Program features 1000 Suvasinis chanting Sri Lalitha Sahasranama; Organized by Sri Kamakshi Community Center (SKCC); Venue: Evergreen Valley High School, 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose, California; Contact: Pt. Chandramouli 925.337.5262
2pm - 7:30pm. Radha Kalyanam by Sri Paramesh Gopi; Organized by Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple; Venue: Temple premises, 2350 Paragon Drive, San Jose, California; Contact: 480.310.8619, srrtemple.com
October 19, 2019, Saturday
9am. 30th Anniversary Celebrations; Program features Chinmayi with New Jersey singers, Light Music by Vasanth Vaseegaran and cultural programs; Organized by New Jersey Tamil Sangam; Venue: Watchung Hills Regional High School, Warren, New Jersey; Contact: njtamilsangam.org
2pm. Performance by Sireesh & Siri Pedapeki as part of Rasamanjari program; Venue: Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple, Dublin, California; Contact: shruthiswaralaya.com
Tamil Music Competitions 2019; Program features competitions in Tamil Classical Music, Mridangam and more; Top performers to present during Children's day program; Organized by New England Tamil Sangam; Venue: Florence Sawyer School, Bolton, Massachusetts; Contact: netamilsangam.org
October 20, 2019, Sunday
11am. Student performances - (Prabhrti) Mitra Rajesh, Mridula Kallur, Tarini Guruswami and Sruti Prabhakaran; (Unnati) Sireesh Pedapenki; Organized by Shruthi Swara Laya; Venue: Shruthi Swara Laya premises, Fremont, California; Contact: shruthiswaralaya.com
October 26, 2019, Saturday
3pm. Deepavali Kondattam 2019; Program features Rajesh Vaidya live concert with Super Singer Malavika, Super Dancers and a grand buffet; Organized by Portland Tamil Sangam; Venue: Skyview High School, Vancover, Washington; Contact: gptm.org
November 02, 2019, Saturday
Children's day celebrations; Organized by Tamil Sangam of Greater Washington; Venue: Wheaton High School, Silver Spring, Maryland; Contact: tsgwdc.org
November 7-9, 2019, Thurs-Saturday
7:30pm (everday). INAI - The Connection; A Natya World premiere; A partnership between Natya's Artistic Director Hema Rajagoplan and the pioneer of modern dance in India, Astad Deboo; Venue: The Dance Center of Columbia College, Chicago, Illinois; Contact: natya.com
November 10, 2019, Sunday
7:30pm. INAI - The Connection; A Natya World premiere; A partnership between Natya's Artistic Director Hema Rajagoplan and the pioneer of modern dance in India, Astad Deboo; Venue: Oswego High School, Oswego, Illinois; Contact: natya.com