December 2013: 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. Events Compilation assistance by Ms. Lakshmi Subramaniyam, Minnesota.
 Dec 18Arudra Dharisanam
 Dec 25Christmas Day
 Dec 31New Year's Eve
Shubha Muhurtha Days: 1, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 119, 27, 30


Dec. 3, 10, 17, 23 Tuesdays
12 noon. Siddha Samadhi Yoga Classes at Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, California, Contact: Temple 925.449.6255, www.livermoretemple.org

Dec. 4, 11, 18, 25 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

Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 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
7pm. Evergreen Classics by Srikant Ramabadran; Bay Area: 1550 AM; Contact: www.mixcloud.com/RadioZindagi; srikant@radiozindagi.com
7:10pm. Shirdi Sai Bhajans; Venue: Kalpataru Sai Nilayam, Evergreen Area, San Jose, California; Contact: www.thesaifoundation.org, 408.223.0999

Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 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.
10am-Noon. Tamil Radio - Kaalai Thendral on KLOK 1170AM; Listen live @ www.arimausa.com

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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.orgwww.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

Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, California
Sun. Dec. 8 - Murugan Sashti Puja - Carnatic Music by Paduka Academy Students;
Tue. Dec. 31 - Hanuman Jayanthi;
Wed. Jan. 1 - 2014 - Happy New Year - Carnatic Music by Sindhu Natarajan;
Sun. Jan. 5 - Arudhra Darisanam - Bharathanatyam by Shreelata Suresh & Students;
Sat. Jan. 11 - Vaikunda Ekadasi - Carnatic Music by Rohith Jayaram;
Sun. Jan. 12 - Thai Pongal - Bharathanatyam - Mythili Kumar & Students;
Venue: Shiva Murugan Temple premises, Concord, California; Contact: www.temple.org, 925.827.0127

2013 Chennai Music Festival - Webcasts
Carnatic Music Association of North America (CMANA) in association with Kartik Fine Arts & Kalakendra brings you the webcasts of the choicest concerts of the 2013 Chennai Music Festival; A twenty concert schedule running all December through January 2nd; Season Pass: $125 for all 20 concerts (Use Promo code ‘THENDRAL’ at checkout to receive a $20 discount); Contact: www.cmana.org/DecemberMusicFestival,  1800.362.6137

Nov. 25-29, 2013, Monday-Friday
Mata Amritanandamayi 2013 Winter Tour: Program features All day, morning and evening programs, Devi Bhava and Retreat; Venue: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan; For more information: www.amma.org

December 7, 2013, Saturday
2:30pm. Children's Day Festival 2013; Program features art contest, skits, music, dance and talent showcase by children; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Manram; Venue: Centerville Junior High School, Femont, California; Contact: Dhamu Pakkirisamy: 510.304.3210, Arumugam Petchimuthu: 510.364.8675, www.bayareatamilmanram.org
Children's Day Festival; Organized by Chicago Tamil Sangam; Venue: Prisco Community Center, Aurora, Illinois; Contact: www.chicagotamilsangam.org

December 8, 2013, Sunday
10am. Christmas Carols Service; Organized by Atlanta Tamil Church; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact: www.atlantatamilchurch.org, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711


December 14, 2013, Saturday
All day; 13th Thanga Murugan Vizha; Progam features speeches, songs and dances praising Lord Muruga; Venue: Sama Rathi Auditorium, Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago, Lemont, Illinois; Contact: Umapathy: 630.922.6954, Devaki Mohan: 630.851.1636, Somu Thiru: 630.696.8003
2pm. An afternoon of Indian Classical Dance featuring Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathak and Mohiniattam; A fundraiser for Cyclone Phailin Relief by many Bay Area Dance Schools; Venue: Jain Temple Auditorium, Milpitas, California; Contact: Guru Shradha: 650.394.6022, yuva_bharati@yahoo.com, www.yuvabharati.org
2pm. 4th Annual Thamizh Isai Competition; Program features Deepa & Dhivya sisters vocal concert and children between the ages of 5 and 16; Organized by Tamil Sangam of Greater Washington; Venue: Murugan Temple, Lanham, Maryland; Contact: www.washingtontamilsangam.org
6:30pm. Christmas Festivities & Dinner; Organized by Boston Thamil Association of New England; Venue: Lexington ELKS, Lexington, Massachusetts; Contact: www.bostonthamil.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

December 15, 2013, Sunday
General body meeting, Elections, Annual Talent & Variety Show; Organized by Bharathi Kalai Manram; Venue: Sri Meenakshi Temple, Pearland, Texas; Contact: www.bkmhouston.org
10am. Kids and Youth Christmas Service; Organized by Atlanta Tamil Church; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact: www.atlantatamilchurch.org, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711
3pm. Bharathi Vizha; Program features Bharathi Villupaattu by Kavimamani Elanthai Ramasami and team and Bharathi songs by NJTS Youth orchestra; Organized by New Jersey Tamil Sangam; Venue: Bridgewater Temple, Bridgewater, New Jersey; Contact: www.njtamilsangam.org
5pm. Talent Show - Cooking, Kolam Competitions & Variety Entertainment programs; Organized by Bharathi Kalai Manram; Venue: Meenakshi Temple, Pearland, Texas; Contact: Lavanya Rajagopalan: lavanya.rajagopalan@gmail.com, www.bkmhouston.org; Tickets: Non-members: $15, Members: Free

December 22, 2013, Sunday
10am. Family Sing Song Service; Organized by Atlanta Tamil Church; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact: www.atlantatamilchurch.org, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711

December 25, 2013, Sunday
10am. Christmas Service followed by Special Lunch; Organized by Atlanta Tamil Church; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact:www.atlantatamilchurch.org, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711

December 29, 2014, Sunday
3pm. Maharudram on the eve of Maha Periyavaa Aradhanai; Organized by Pt. Chandramouli and Sri Kamakshi Community Center; Venue: 17520 Blanchard Drive, Los Gatos, California; Contact: www.srikamakshi.org

December 31, 2013, Tuesday
10:30pm. WatchNight & New Year Service; Organized by Atlanta Tamil Church; Venue: Atlanta Tamil Church, Norcross, Georgia; Contact: www.atlantatamilchurch.org, pastor@atlantatamilchurch.org, 770.723.1711

January 10, 2014, Friday
7pm. Andal Thiru Kalyaanam; Organized by Pt. Chandramouli and Sri Kamakshi Community Center (SKCC); Venue: INDTVUSA Studios, Milpitas, California; Contact:Jaya Vishweshwaran: 408.997.2185, Lalitha Thambiaiyah: 925.830.4279, Jayanthi Swaminathan: 408.354.5859, www.sriKamakshi.org

January, 11, 2014, Saturday
11am. 134th Jayanthi of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharishi; Program features a talk Dennis Hartel from Arunachala Ashrama, New York followed by video, bhajans, veda parayanam and arathi; Venue: Fremont Senior Center, 40086 Paeso Padre Pkwy, Fremont, California; Contact: 510.656.2752, sunita_parasuraman@yahoo.com; Free lunch.
5:30pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram of Shree Vidhya Srinivasan, Disciple of Guru Smt.Meena Logan and Pushpanjali Dance Academy; Venue: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai; Contact: shreebharatnatyam@gmail.com

January 18, 2014, Saturday
4pm. Pongal Vizha 2014; Program features Pongal festivities, dance, drama, music, cultural programs & more; Organized by Bharati Tamil Sangam; Venue: Jain Temple, Milpitas, California; Contact: www.bharatitamilsangam.org

January 25, 2014, Saturday
11am. Pongal Vizha 2014, Program features cooking pongal in open air environment, cultural programs by children and adults; Organized by Bay Area Tamil Manram; Venue: TBD, Contact: sugishiva2011@gmail.com, www.bayareatamilmanram.org


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