The Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai conducted the Pan research conference from Dec. 22 to 25. This is the 70th Pan Research conference of the Tamil isai sangam. The pans that were taken up for discussion were Yamai, Mallari, Pungali, Serundi, Azhungu and Sayai. Dignitaries who took part in the conference were Justice P.R. Gokulakrishnan. president, Tamil Isai Sangam, Chennai, Isaipperarignar A.K.C.Natarajan, Pannisai Kavalar Kalaimamani Lepa. Karu.Ramanathan Chettiyar, Dr.M.A.Bhageerathi, HOD, Dept. of Music, Queen Mary's College, Dr. Premeela Gurumurthi, HOD, Dept. of Music, Univ of Madras, Dr. Ananda Nataraja Dikshitar, prof, Dept. of Tamil, Annamalai University, Dr. E. Angayarkkani, HOD, Dept. of Music, Tamil University, Tanjore, Pannisaipperarignar Sami Dandapani, Sirkazhi Thirugnanasambanda oduvar, Padmashree Dr. G. Sivachidambaram, maestro Nalli Kumaran, maestro T.K.S.Kalaivanan and oduvars from various temples in Tamil Nadu
