October 2019: Events Calendar


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.
 Oct. 02Gandhi Jayanti
 Oct.06Maha Navami
 Oct. 07Ayudha Puja
 Oct. 08Dussehra
 Oct. 13Maharishi Valmiki Birthday
 Oct. 14Columbus Day
 US Indigenous People's Day
 Oct. 27Diwali
 Oct. 31Sardar Patel's Birthday
Shubha Muhurtha Days: 24, 30


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


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