Major cities across Kerala are hosting a variety of literary and cultural programmes on Sunday. In Thiruvananthapuram, Poojappura Government UPS will inaugurate a women’s reading competition organised by the Taluk Library Council at 2.00 pm.

In Kochi, the Idappalli Changampuzha Memorial Library will celebrate poet Changampuzha’s birthday along with the library’s platinum jubilee, featuring Aksharashlokam recitals, poetry sessions, and drawing competitions starting at 10.00 am.

Kozhikode will observe International Deaf Day with events aimed at raising awareness and celebrating the contributions of the deaf community.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Balaramapuram Vyapara Bhavan: Weavers’ gathering. Governor Rajendra Arlekar 3.30
• Vellayambalam Institution of Engineers Hall: Heart Day celebration jointly organised by Medical College, Kerala Heart Foundation and Indian Institute of Diabetics 9.00
• Museum Compound: Heart Smart programme led by Pattom SUT Hospital 5.00
• YMCA Hall: Release of VV Giri’s essay collection Kathirum Pathirum 3.30
• Veli Youth Hostel: Onam feast of Independent Fishermen Federation 8.00
• Kazhakootam Different Art Centre: National Disabled Arts Festival closing ceremony 3.00
• Vailoppilly Samskrithi Bhavan: Art exhibition by Selena Haridas, Deepti Vinod 10.00
• Manappuram Bharatiya Yoga Kendra: Inauguration of yoga course 10.00
• Poojappura Government UPS: Inauguration of women’s reading competition by Thiruvananthapuram Taluk Library Council 2.00

Ernakulam

• Maharajas College GNR Hall: Inauguration of hockey turf at Maharajas College ground by Minister R Bindu and Minister MB Rajesh 10.30
• Hotel Taj Vivanta Marine Drive: Annual celebration of International Forum for Promoting Homoeopathy IFPAH by Union Minister Jadav Prataprao Ganpatrao 10.30
• Idappalli Changampuzha Hall: State-level seminar by National Human Rights Commission Justice B Kemal Pasha 10.30
• Le Meridien Convention Center: PM Foundation Education Award distribution by Minister MB Rajesh, Gulfar Muhammadali 11.00
• Palarivattom POC: Closing ceremony and awards of Akhila Kerala Professional Drama Festival organised by KSBC Media Commission, opposition leader VD Satheesh, Laksmanarekha play by Thiruvananthapuram troupe 4.30
• Holiday Inn Hotel: International conference of Young Minds International 9.30
• High Court: Walkathon from High Court premises to St Theresas College organised by Lourdes Hospital on World Heart Day 7.15
• Idappalli Changampuzha Memorial Library: Celebrations of poet Changampuzha’s birthday and library platinum jubilee including Aksharashlokam, poetry and drawing competitions 10.00
• Thammanam Vinod Library: Senior Citizens Forum gathering and birthday celebration 3.30
• Kadavantra Soys Library: Vayalar remembrance 5.00
• Thattazham Athani: Book discussion by Progressive Arts and Literature Group Vaduthala PG Reading Circle 5.30
• Fine Arts Hall: Nratyaksetra Temple of Dance, Silver Jubilee celebrations of dance school, performance by Mattannur Shankaran Kutti Marar and Shobhana 6.00

Kozhikode

• Panthirankavu North Varki Memorial Hall: Free medical camp by Residents Association 7.30
• Nalanda: International Deaf Day celebration by Malabar Deaf Association 9.00
• Sarovaram Bio Park: Visit by Biodiversity Study Group to preserve Kottuli reservoir 10.00
• Kairali Vedi Auditorium: Bankmens Film Society Shaji N Karun Film Festival, Kuttisrank 10.30, Neru vara 1.00, Vanaprastham 2.30, Piravi 5.30
• Westhill Royal Building: District conference by Human Rights Protection Committee 10.30
• Indoor Stadium: State conference of Textile Workers Congress INTUC, public meeting UDF convener Adoor Prakash MP 3.00
• Indoor Stadium: Commemoration of MK Premnath, C Muhsin, seminar on Hunting Democracy, inaugurated by Minister K Krishnankutty 3.00
• Nadakkavu Government Teachers Training Institute: Felicitation of SSLC and Plus Two top scorers by East Nadakkavu Residents Association, Kamal Vardur 3.30
• Alakapuri: SK Pottekkatt Award ceremony organised by SK Pottekkatt Award Committee, Kerala High Court Judge Justice Devan Ramachandran 4.00
• Eranjippalam Vagbhatananda Gurudevar Memorial Library: Festival season advertisements Bumper Magic, discussions 4.00