MAHARISHI PATAnJALI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026

An international gathering of scholars, researchers, yoga professionals and global participants to celebrate the timeless wisdom of Maharishi Patañjali, explore scientific research and honour the cultural heritage of Chidambaram.

26 December 2026 – Saturday

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A.R. Mahal, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

A landmark international gathering celebrating the timeless wisdom of Maharishi Patañjali, bringing together scholars, researchers, yoga professionals and global participants for academic excellence, scientific research and cultural dialogue.

    900    CHANTING PARTICIPANTS

30 COUNTRIES

      300 RESEARCH       PAPERS

30  EMINENT SPEAKERS

60 DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Timeless Wisdom

Exploring Maharishi Patañjali's profound contributions to yoga philosophy, classical Indian thought, and the spiritual heritage of Chidambaram through rigorous academic inquiry.
Academic scholars researching classical yoga philosophy
Rigorous scholarship meets living tradition
Chidambaram Temple architectural heritage
Sacred architecture of spiritual traditions
International participants in meditation practice
Uniting practitioners across continents
Renowned Sanskrit scholar specializing in classical yoga philosophy and Patanjali's Sutras with four decades of teaching experience across global universities.

Dr. Ramanathan

Keynote Speaker
Leading authority on interdisciplinary yoga research bridging traditional wisdom and modern scientific inquiry with published works in fifteen international journals.

Prof. Lakshmi

Panel Chair
Chidambaram heritage expert and temple historian preserving ancient traditions through scholarly documentation of sacred architecture and spiritual practices.

Sri Natarajan

Cultural Guide

Conference Details

  1. Date: 26 December 2026
  2. Time: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
  3. Venue: A.R. Mahal
  4. Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India