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.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org
July 3, 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
7:45-9:15pm. 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
July 4, 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
July 6, 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
10am-Noon. Tamil Radio - Kaalai Thendral on KLOK 1170AM; Listen live @ www.arimausa.com
July 7, 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
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; Venue: First Tamil Church of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Georgia; Contact: 404.276.2661, www.ftcatlanta.org; 10am (English) 11:30am (Tamil) 1pm (Hindi). Immanuel Lutheran Church - Church congregation of Tamil Speaking public from Asia; Location: 149-40, 11th Ave, Whitestone, New York; Contact: Rev. Dr. E.J. Rethinasamy 718.767.5656 x301, www.immanuelwhitestone.com
Amma - 2013 Spring US Tour
Mata Amrithanandamayi 2013 Spring US Tour Schedule - Toronto, Canada: June 28-July 1; Chicago: July 3-5; Washington DC: July 7-8; New York: July 11-13; Boston: July 15-18; Retreats at Toronto, Canada; Marlborough, Massachusetts; Contact: www.amma.org
G&C Global Consortium Seminars on Indian Real Estate Investment opportunities
Seminars on Real Estate investment opportunities in India; Offered by G&C Global Consortium - a leading Real Estate Consultancy of India; Locations: Milpitas, California (June 28th), Seattle, Washington (June 29th), Los Angeles, California (30th June), Houston, Texas (July 2nd), Chicago, Illinois (July 5th), Dallas, Texas (July 7th), Connecticut (July 9th), Virginia (July 12th), New Jersey (July 13th), Philadelphia (July 14th); Open enrollment by email (avrc@gcglobal.in) or phone (408.624.6530, 845.213.8217). www.gcglobal.in, www.facebook.com/gcglobal
June 29, 2013, Saturday
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Anushree Ari, Disciple of Guru Vishal Ramani & student of Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: anu.dance2013@gmail.com
June 30, 2013, Sunday
Noon & 3pm. Art of Chettinad Cooking - LIVE demonstration by famous Chettinad cook Nedungudi Muthu; A fundraiser for the Nagarathar Sangam of North America (NSNA); Venue: Young Chef's Academy, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: chettinadcooking@gmail.com, http://goo.gl/Q3ffY
3:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Rhea Menon, Disciple of Guru Vishal Ramani & Students of Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
July 5-7, 2013 Friday - Sunday
26th Annual Convention of Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America; Program features iyal, isai, natyam, natagam and more; See FeTNA Ad; Venue: Sony Arts Center, Toronto, Canada; Contact: www.fetna.org
July 6, 2013, Saturday
9am. Grand Inauguration of Siddhi Vinayaka Temple - A Religious, Community and Cultural Center; Program features Sarva Devatha Homam & Srinivasa Kalyanam (with Utsava Murthy from Tirupathi); Chief Guest: Ms. Anu Natarajan, Vice-Mayor of Fremont, California; Venue: Siddhi Vinayaka Temple, 40155 Blacow Road, Fremont, California; Contact: 408.475.SVCC, 510.403.4256, www.svcctemple.org/fremont
3pm. Mridangam Arangetram of Ajay Gopi, Disciple of Sri. Gopi Lakshminarayanan and Sri. Kallidaikurichi S. Sivakumar and student of Sharadha School of Tala Vadhya; Venue: Shirdi Sai Parivar, Milpitas, California; Contact: Lgopi2001@yahoo.com
3:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Brijen & Akshaya Thananjeyan, Disciples of Smt. Suganda Sreenath & Students of Jayendra Kalakendra; Venue: Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Theatre, San Ramon, California;
July 12 & 13, 2013, Fri. & Saturday
8pm. Courage - A solo Bharathanatyam production depicting a series of stories of Courage; Performed by Rasika Kumar; Organized by Abhinaya Dance Company; Venue: CounterPULSE, San Francisco, California; Contact: www.counterpulse.org, www.abhinaya.org
July 13, 2013, Saturday
2pm. TAGDV Tennis & Picnic Day; Organized by Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley; Venue: Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania; Contact: www.tagdv.org
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ananya Ram; Disciple of Smt. Shreelata Suresh and student of Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy; Venue: Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose, California; Contact: www.shreelatasuresh.com
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Gayathri Srinivasan; Disciple of Guru Vishal Ramani & student of Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.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: www.tamilcatholic.org
July 14, 2013, Sunday
7am. Sevathon - Program features non-profit causes & organizations around the Silicon Valley Bay Area; Program also features a Half Marathon Run; Organized by India Community Center; Venue: Baylands Park, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: www.indiacc.org
3:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Sivu Palaniappan & Chamu Palaniappan; Disciple of Guru Vishal Ramani & students of Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: Smith Center, Oholone College, Fremont, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
4:30pm. Carnatic Vocal Concert by Manasa Suresh; Organized by Shruthi Swara Laya; Venue: 3058 King Estates, San Jose, California; Contact: Anuradha Suresh: 510.552.5824, www.shruthiswaralaya.com
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
July 20, 2013, Saturday
4pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Ishana Raghuram; Disciple of Smt. Shreelata Suresh and student of Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy; Venue: Aragon High School Theater, San Mateo, California; Contact: www.shreelatasuresh.com
4:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Arthi & Swaeta Sekharan; Disciple of Guru Hema Rajagopalan and students of Natya Dance Theatre; Venue: Lake Zurich Performing Arts Center, Lake Zurich, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com
July 21, 2013, Sunday
4pm. Manjari (Blossom) - A next generation performance featuring a tribute to Lalgudi; Performed by Rasika & Malavika Kumar, Sindhu Natarajan and other company dancers; Organized by Abhinaya Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Theatre, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.abhinaya.org
July 21st & 22nd, 2013, Sunday & Monday
Sun. (10am-8pm), Mon. (10am-6pm). Art of Self-healing and healthy remedy for all diseases; All day discourses by Healer Baskar, Founder, Anatomic Therapy Foundation; Venue: Sunnyvale Hindu Temple & Cultural Center, Main Auditorium, Sunnyvale, California; Contact: Pt. Ganesh Shasthry: 925.209.7637, srikalahatheeswara@yahoo.com; Free. All are welcome.
July 26-28, Friday, Sat. & Sunday
Fri. (7pm), Sat. (6:30pm) & Sun. (11am) - International Church 2013 Annual Convention; Program features guest speaker Pastor Michael Mathew & Special prayer for the sick; Venue: International Church, Atlanta, Georgia; Contact: Pastor Alexander Thomas: 404.321.3392, 404.401.2628
July 27, 2013, Saturday
4:00pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Shivani Patel; Disciple of Guru Hema Rajagopalan and students of Natya Dance Theatre; Venue: The Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com
3:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Suhani Shankar & Thaniya Shankar; Disciple of Guru Vishal Ramani & students of Shri Krupa Dance Company; Venue: McAfee Performing Arts Center, Saratoga, California; Contact: www.shrikrupa.org
July 28, 2013, Sunday
4:00pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Aneesha Banerjee; Disciple of Guru Hema Rajagopalan and students of Natya Dance Theatre; Venue: Hinsdale South High School, Darien, Illinois; Contact: www.natya.com