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. Events Compilation assistance by Ms. Lakshmi Subramaniyam, Minnesota.
Feb. 02, 09, 16, 23 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
Feb. 03, 10, 17, 24 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
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
Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25 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
Feb. 06, 13, 20, 27 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
Feb. 07, 14, 21, 28 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
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.
5:00pm. Communion & Worship Service; Discourses by Rev. Sam Raj, Rev. Shawn Redmond; Special Service on Valentine’s Day; Venue: First Tamil Church of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Georgia; Contact: 404.276.2661, www.ftcatlanta.org
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
Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California
Jan. 31, Sun. Thai Poosam (Devotional Songs by Asha Ramesh), Feb. 12, Fri. Mahasivarathri, Feb. 28, Sun. Masimakam (Devotional Songs by Aruna Krishna & students); Venue: Temple Premises, Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California; Contact: 925.827.0127, www.temple.org
Jan. 30, 2010, Saturday
3pm. Pongal Celebrations, Annual General Body Meeting & Election 2010; Venue: Timothy Edwards Middle School, S. Windsor, Connecticut; Contact: www.cttamilsangam.org
6:30pm. Natana Saaram - the quintessence of dance; 20th Anniversay Celebrations; Program includes student performances; Organized by Ms. Indumathy Ganesh, Artistic Director of Nrithyollasa Dance Academy; Venue: Jackson Theater, Ohlone College, Fremont, California; Contact: www.nldance.com, 510.623.8230
Feb. 06 & 07, 2010, Sat. & Sunday
Composers Day Celebrations; Organized by Carnatic Music Association of Georgia (CAMAGA); Feb. 6th - Pancharathna Kritis; Feb. 7th - Individual Singing; Venue: Hindu Temple of Atlanta Auditorium, Riverdale, Georgia; Contact: www.camaga.org
Feb. 06, 2010, Saturday
11am. Exhibition & Sale of Gold & Diamond Jewelry; Organized by Divine Treasures; Venue: Maple Tree Inn, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: Sudha Harid: 949.351.5890
3pm. Pongal Vizha 2010; Program features exciting performances by all age groups; Organized by New England Tamil Sangam; Venue: Littleton High School, Littleton, Massachusetts; Contact: netamilsangam@yahoo.com, www.netamilsangam.org
3pm. Jagadananda Karaka - A homage to Saint Thyagaraja - Three Swaralahari Live Music Concerts & Yuva Bharati Dance Program by four Bay Area dance schools; Organized by Yuvabharati; Venue: Spartan Theater, Mountain View High School, Mountain View, California; Contact: www.yuvabharati.org; Tickets: Music (Free), Dance ($10).
6:30pm. Pongal Thiruvizha; Program features Light Music by Ainkaran & Anitha Krishna; Organized by Tennessee Tamil Sangam; Venue: Sri Ganesh Temple Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee; Contact: www.tenntamil.org, 615.397.2066; Free Dinner.
Feb. 07, 2010, Sunday
8am. Thyagaraja Aradhana Day; Pancharathna Krithis & Individual Singing; Organized by South India Fine Arts (SIFA); Venue: India Community Center (ICC), Milpitas, California; Contact: www.southindiafinearts.org
Feb. 08, 2010, Monday
6pm. Bringing the power of Emotional Engagement to work; Synchronizing personal missions, passions, values, talents and priorities in organizational contexts; A talk by Author Lawler Kang, CEO Ingage, Author of the book 'Passion at Work'; Organized by Commonwealth Club; Venue: Commonwealth Club Office, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.commonwealthclub.org
Feb. 13, 2010, Saturday
4pm. Shakthi, Shree, Shradha... the divine - A fundraiser by Ms. Asha Ramesh and students of Ragamalika School of Music; Organized by South Bay Hindu Center; Venue: McAfee Theatre, Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California; Contact: Jaya Visweswaran: 408.997.2185, Sudha Peruvemba: 510.770.9331
4pm. Bharathanatyam Recital by Ramya Ramesh; Student of Guru Vishal Ramani and Shri Krupa Dance Company; A fundraiser for Shiva Murugan Temple; Venue: Cubberly Theater, Palo Alto, California; Contact: www.temple.org
5pm. Sangeetha Megam - A tribute to Isaignani Ilaiyaraja - A musical journey through the nostalgic 80's of Maestro Ilaiyaraja; Organized by iLayaragam for the benefit of Adyar Cancer Institute; Venue: Campbell Heritage Theater, Campbell, California; Contact: www.ilayaragam.com; Tickets: $12
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: www.tamilcatholic.org
Feb. 14, 2010, Sunday
12:30pm. Pongal Vizha 2010; Program features Nattupura kalaigal, kaviarangam and performances by local talents; Venue: India Community Center (ICC), Milpitas, California; Contact: Solai Alagappan: 510.676.9857, www.bayareatamilmanram.org; Tickets: Free.
Feb. 20, 2010, Saturday
4pm. Tamil Dramas - Kaathal Kalyana Vaibogamae & Marupakkam; Staged by Chennai Kala Nilayam; A Fundraiser for Concord Shiva Murugan Temple; Venue: Jackson Theater, Ohlone College, Fremont, California; Contact: Subha Chandran: 408.255.8526, Rema Ramani: 408.718.4809; Tickets: $15
5pm. Pongal Kalai Vizha; Program features Naadum Naattupuramum; Organized by South Florida Tamil Sangam; Venue: Tamarac Community Center, Tamarac, Florida; Contact: www.sfts.org; Tickets: $10
Feb. 27, 2010, Saturday
2010 Pongal Celebrations; Program features Children's fashion show, stand-up comedy, tamil recitation by children, pattimandram, skits, dance, quiz, etc.; Organized by Bloomington Tamil Sangam; Venue: Capen Auditorium, Bloomington, Illinois; Contact: Rathnakumar Ramachandran 309.826.9116,www.ilbts.org