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Vol VI Issue X | 7th to 20th Aug 2014 | Bangalore North East Edition | Complimentary
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Neighborhood Events
More neighborhood events on Pages 3, 4 & 7
Times International Folk Festival The first of its kind International Folk Festival organized by The Times of India group promises to enthrall Bangaloreans with folk art forms from across the country! For more, check out: http://bit.ly/V0hLAz When: Friday to Sunday, 8th to 10th Aug 2014 Timings: Morning until Evening Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel (Behind Cant. Railway Station – Back gate)
FREE Cardiac Camp Chinmaya Narayana Super-specialty centre in association with Federation of Bengaluru North-East Residents' Welfare Association are conducting this FREE camp for the benefit of resdients'! When: 10th Aug 2014 Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Where: Melange Academy, 9th Main, Kalyan Nagar 1st Block Contact: 94498 18450
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Neighborhood Events 343rd Aradhana Mahotsava
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The 343rd Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Raghavendra Swamy is being celebrated in a grand manner with 'Purvardhane' on 11th Aug; Madhyaradhane on the 12th followed by Uttararadhane on the 13th of August. Cultural evenings will witness a Flute concert by Sri Hanumesh Achar (11th Aug – 7.00 pm) followed by a Dance ensemble (Bhava-Yoga-Gana) by Ms. Bhargavi on the 12th and 'Haridasa Namana' concert by Vidwan Srinidhi Acharya on 13th Aug 2014 (6.00 to 7.30 pm) When: Monday to Wednesday, 11th to 13th Aug 2014 Timings: Mornings and Evening Cultural programs Where: Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Maruthi Sevanagar Contact: 2598 7080
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Religious Events 'Aadi Friday Festival' On 8th Aug, there will be 'Sozhi Alankara' and on 15th Aug 'Sweet Alalnkara' for the Goddess! When: Friday, 8th and 15th Aug 2014 Where: Sri OM Shakthi Temple, R S Palya (Behind Venkateswara Tent)
'Time for Worship' with 'Mustard Band' Titled 'The Ecclesia' this spiritual evening will feature the 'Mustard Band' followed by a preaching session by Pastor Paul Victor (C3 Church) Open for all! When: Sunday, 10th Aug 2014 Timings: 6.00 pm onward Where: EL-Bethel Tabernacle, Nehru Road (behind Honest Bakery) Kammanahalli Contact: 80507 17325 / 98457 59176
'Sri Krishna Janmashtami' @ ISKCON This grand annual event will feature Jhulan Seva, Abhisheka, Laksharchana, competitions for Kids' and Annadana, apart from special darshans! When: Sunday, 17th Aug 2014 Timings: 5.00 am to Midnight Where: Sri Narasimha Giridhari Mandir, ISKCON Complex, HBR Layout Contact: 94835 24433 Owned by Jupiter Ventures, a MEDIA company East off: # 5, Ankanna Reddy Layout, Banaswadi, Bangalore - 560 043 RNI No. KARENG04525 Printed at Geetanjali Graphics on behalf of the publisher
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Maanini Vastra Samskrithi Studio Clothing our neighborhood…with tradition and élan!! What is Maanini? An organization/studio, where you will find rare and spectacular sarees made of natural fibres (cotton, silk, Tussar, jute) Why Maanini? · Over 140 varieties of sarees made form natural fibres (woven by weavers) sourced from different parts of India · Probably, the ONLY studio in the city to have this vast range of sarees · Each saree is cherry-picked by a team consisting of housewives and young adults (Men/Women) from different backgrounds to select the best from the huge pallete of sarees presented by the weavers · Sourced from the weavers directly (avoiding middlemen) to reduce overhead costs resulting in realistic prices · Team has travelled over 50,000 kms across the country and met around 200 weavers to pick the best variety · Thematic saree solutions for any Indian event (For e.g.: There is a saree for every 'ritual' for either a wedding / gruhapravesh / birthday etc.,) · One-stop solution for weddings · Can arrange weavers to come with their wares directly to homes for any major occasion · Maanini customizes sarees based on different ages/profile based on the theme, color and fabric ·
Rare silk collections include Ahimsa Silk, Gollabhama cotton, Muga Silk, Thirubhuvanam Silk, Kotpad Cotton etc., · This studio project inspired by Goddess Sri Kalyan Padmavathi (Sri Kalyana Mahaganapathi Temple, Kalyan Nagar) as she too has sarees from across the country!
Saree Pallette: Maku, Negamam, Sachipar, Telia Rumaal, Baluchari, Muga Silk, Rajkot Patola Silk, Pochampally Cotton, Gadwal Cotton, Bahaa Cotton, Batik Cotton, Khes Cotton, Ilkal Cotton, Jharkhand Cotton, Mulberry Silk Saree, Kosa Silk, Telia Rumaal Silk, Pochampally Silk, Chattisgarh Fulia Silk and many many more
** NEW collections arrived for the festive season!! Address: # 217, 8th 'C' Main, 1st Block, Kalyan Nagar Contact: 99012 17968 / Facebook: maaninivastrasamskrithi NOTE: Maanini Studio is also at Mysore (Model House Street, Jayalakshmipuram - close to Mahajana College – Ph: 96633 28326)
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Neighborhood Events Workshop on 'Social Welfare Measures' Dr. J. Harini Christopher, Ph.D., mental health professional/consultant will be highlighting various social welfare measures for the disabled and (on how) to avail social benefits. The session is tailored for parents/guardians and persons working for people with disabilities and parents/teachers (or anyone) who wants to know more about difficulties in scholastic skills. Paid event. When: Saturday, 9th Aug 2014 Timings: 3.00 to 4.30 pm Where: Dr.Harini's Drop-in Centre, Gubbi Cross, Kothanur Contact: 99007 05013
FREE classes on 'Ramanusa Nootrandathi' Sri Bhagavad Ramanuja Education Trust, would be conducting these classes (known as Prapana Gayathri) which are 108 verses sung by Thiruvarangathau Amudhanar on Lord-Saint Ramanuja! Open to all. Venue: Visishta play school, # 1785, 15th Main, HBR Layout 5th Block Timings: Every Sunday at 3.00 pm Contact: 99161 37091 / 2543 5198
Dastkar Nature Bazaar 2014 This annual event will showcase/sell exquisitely crafted designer pieces (art & craft) by over 100 artisans from 6 different states across the country! When: 8th to 17th Aug 2014 (Friday to Sunday) Timings: 11.00 am to 8.00 pm Where: Manpho Convention Centre, Outer Ring road, Nagavara (Opp: BEL Corp. office)
Art & Craft session The FREE Art & Craft session is for all Mothers' and Toddlers that will include Plays, Music and Movement and many more! When: Saturday, 9th Aug 2014 Timings: 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Where: Kids Prism, 1st Cross, 1st Block HBR Layout Contact: 95382 71718 / 3292 6113
'Nirbhaya Jeevana' This special program organized by 'Jeevana Yoga' and Bangalore Police will focus on 'Women empowerment and preventing Child abuse' that includes a presentation-demo by Vimochana NGO, civil defence demo and a dance-drama by students' of 'Soham Kalashrama' school. Registration: Rs.25/- per head. When: Friday, 15th Aug 2014 Timings: 3.45 pm onward Where: VVK Convention Hall, Babusapalya (off: Outer Ring Road) Contact: 96322 27362 / 96119 79688
Hair & Skin Care Tips session A FREE session on Hair and Skin Care tips with the help of 'Kitchen Shelf' products! When: Monday, 18th Aug 2014 Timings: 10.30 am onward Where: Charizma Spa & Beauty Salon, HRBR Layout (Behind Royal Concorde Intl. School) Contact: 96326 97783 / 98459 20842 Page - 7
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Neighborhood Events Bengaluru Intl. Wine Festival 2014 Organized by Karnataka Wine Board, this three-day international festival promises to gives guests a chance to enjoy a wide variety of wines, meet industry experts and fellow wine enthusiasts! Paid event. When: Friday to Sunday, 25th to 27th July 2014 Timings: 10.30 am to 7.30 pm Where: Jayamahal Palace Hotel (Behind Cantt. Railway Station) Contact: 4058 0444
Book Launch - 'Being Purple' ‘Being Purple', an anthology of poems has been penned by Ms.Saranya Francis, poet of repute and a resident of our neighborhood. She is also a Life-skills Trainer, Public Speaker, Bharathanatyam Dancer with a vast repertoire of talent. Her book will be launched by Shri. Prakash Belawadi, Director and Shri. TA Venkateswaran, acclaimed poet and theatre personality. There would be an interactive session with the author post-launch When: Saturday, 26th July 2014 Timings: 6.30 pm onward Where: Oxford Bookstore, Leela Galleria, Old Airport Road Contact: 97391 05306
Movie Screening at Jus' Trufs' Two movies that were played at Cannes (Short Films section) 'Khirche' by Nithin Rathod and 'Sankshypt' by Gagan Bhandar (focuses on social relationships) will be screened followed by an interaction with the directors. Paid event. When: Saturday, 26th July 2014 Timings: 7.30 pm onward Where: Jus' Trufs Chocolate Cafe, Jakkur Road (Off: Thanisandra) Contact: 98440 16984
OPEN DAY @ Open Spaces A fun morning for families! The Open Day will have a lot of games apart from various learning experiences, family ART and ZumbaÂŽ Fitness for kids and grown-ups! When: Saturday, 26th July 2014 Timings: 10.30 am onward Where: Open Spaces Recreation Center, Bornmann Enclave, Kothanur Contact: 98451 11015
Animation Habba @ Arena The Habba is part of the making of 'Creative Minds 2014' that focuses on new age careers in Animation and VFX technologies. For more log on to: www.arenakamanahalli.in or visit their Facebook page: arenakammanahalli When: Until Tuesday, 29th July 2014 Where: Arena Animation, CMR Road, HRBR 2nd Block Contact: 90368 79376 / 2542 3786
'Picnic Day' at Cavalry Cottage The pristine and quaint mini-resort 'Cavalry Cottage' (Hennur Main Road) has a 'Picnic Day' this Sunday, for families that includes lazying around on its' premises with a host of games, fun activities thrown in to de-stress! When: Sunday, 27th July 2014 Timings: All day Where: Cavalry Cottage, Hennur Main Road (Near Kannur) Contact: 98455 34780