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Since 1997, Dr. Chhalliyil has spoken on the microbiome, food and health, biotechnology, education, parenting and Indian traditions: at universities, research centres, temples, conferences and community halls across 7 countries.

140 talks listed7 countriesEnglish · Tamil · Malayalam
Selected venues

Highlights

2026 · Upcoming

Manipal Start-Up Expo

From Multi-Omics to Precision Healthcare: Building the Next Generation of Diagnostic Platforms.

2025

Sri Ramachandra Medical University

Microbiome Diagnostics in Health & Disease. Chennai.

2016

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Poster at the Energy Balance and Cancer Research Retreat, Texas.

2015

EPFL, Lausanne · PSG College

Talks in Switzerland, and the first Dr. Abitha Devi Memorial Lecture at a National Symposium on Cancer Stem Cells.

2011

Keynote, Trends in Biotechnology

Gene Therapy in Agriculture & Medicine. International conference, V.V.V. College for Women, Virudhunagar.

2008 · 2004 · 1999

Yale · MIT · Roswell Park

On consciousness in the Vedic Puranas (Yale), Pancha Bhoota and stress (MIT), and the five elements (Roswell Park).

Every talk

Talks by year

20264 talks
  • 29 Sep 2026
    From Multi-Omics to Precision Healthcare: Building the Next Generation of Diagnostic PlatformsManipal Start-Up Expo 2026 · Manipal, India
    Upcoming
  • 10 Sep 2026
    Soil Health and Human Health: The Microbiome ConnectionMaadhev · USA and Canada
    Upcoming
  • 12 Jul 2026
    Biodynamic Farming and Ancient Indian Agricultural Practices based on AstronomyCODISSIA, Tamilnadu Biodynamic Association · Coimbatore, India
    Upcoming
  • 15 Apr 2026
    Functional Food Impact on Gut HealthNutrivision 2026, JSS College · Mysuru, India
    Talk
20252 talks
  • 10 Oct 2025
    From Microbiology to Microbiome: New Frontiers in Medical ResearchMadura College · Madurai, India
    Talk
  • 13 Mar 2025
    Microbiome Diagnostics in Health & DiseaseSri Ramachandra Medical University · Chennai, India
    Talk
20247 talks
  • 27 Nov 2024
    Successful Career Preparation in CollegeAmerican College · Madurai, India
    Talk
  • 22 Sep 2024
    Indian Tradition & Gut MicrobiomeShri Dwarakamai Vidyapeeth Temple · Billerica, Boston, USA
    Talk
  • 15 Sep 2024
    Celebrating Navarathri in Uni5Uni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 24 Aug 2024
    Science Behind Indian Traditional Foods & Gut MicrobiomeMissouri Tamil Sangam · St. Louis, USA
    Talk
  • 23 Aug 2024
    Revitalizing Gut Health: Embracing Indian Traditional FoodsCommunity talk · Chesterfield, St. Louis, USA
    Talk
  • 24 Apr 2024
    Autism and ADHD: Understanding DiagnosisUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 4 Jan 2024
    Polyphenols, Health, Disease and the MicrobiomeSRM University · India
    Talk
20239 talks
  • 28 Dec 2023
    Pesticides and MicrobiomeOORJV 8th National Organic Farmers Convention, UC College · Aluva, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • Dec 2023
    Healthy Care for AllTIME Onyx Hotel Apartments · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 3 Nov 2023
    Character Building in Education using Uni5GYANOTSAV-2023, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathi College of Science · Madurai, India
    Talk
  • 28 Sep 2023
    25 Years of Sakthi Foundation Service (with Dr. M. Madeswaran and Dr. Sendurai Mani)Uni5 Sakthi Foundation · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 20 Jun 2023
    Does Luck Matter in Life?Uni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 6 Apr 2023
    Post-Pregnancy CareUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 25 Mar 2023
    Which Are Healthy Milks and Oils?ISKCON St. Louis · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 12 Mar 2023
    Stress Management & HealthSri Sri Ramachandra Mission · Tirupati, India
    Talk
  • 28 Jan 2023
    Are Food Supplements Good?Uni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
20227 talks
  • 16 Oct 2022
    World Food Day 2022: Leave No One BehindSubbalakshmi Lakshmipathi College of Science · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 22 Sep 2022
    Deepavali Sweets and StressUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 24 Aug 2022
    Polyphenols, Oxidative Stress and InfertilityUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 16 Aug 2022
    Introduction to Uni5 Sakthi Foundation Charitable ActivitiesUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 14 Aug 2022
    8th Annual State Rice Festival and SeminarSM Hindu Higher Secondary School · Sirkali, India
    Talk
  • 31 Jul 2022
    Aatma Kamalam: Karma VinaiUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 3 Jul 2022
    Chemical Toxicity in Today's WorldUni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
20214 talks
  • 19 Sep 2021
    Deiveegamum Deiveega Sakthiyum (Tamil book)Uni5 · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 15 Aug 2021
    Tricolour Symbolism of the Indian Flag and IndependenceDABC Orchid · Chennai, India
    Talk
  • 4 Jun 2021
    Successful Career After CollegeDr. N.G.P. Arts & Science College · Online (Zoom)
    Online
  • 31 Jan 2021
    Pancha Bhootas: The Five ElementsBodhi Yoga Center · Alathur, Palakkad, India
    Talk
20201 talk
  • 12 Jan 2020
    The Vegan Diet and Pongal CelebrationCommunity event · Phoenix, Arizona, USA
    Talk
20191 talk
  • 7 Dec 2019
    Diabetes and LifestyleRotary Club · Porayar, India
    Talk
20186 talks
  • 5 Dec 2018
    Healthy Foods for a Healthy LifeCommunity talk · Kodungallur, India
    Talk
  • 26 Aug 2018
    The Secret of Harnessing Luck Energy from a Vedic TempleHanuman Temple · Glenview, Illinois, USA
    Talk
  • 10 Aug 2018
    Convention talkNair Service Society of North America Convention · Chicago, USA
    Talk
  • 28–29 Jul 2018
    Universal Self Pattern Workshop, Health Workshop and Uni5 for Children (with Ripunjaya and Viola Bhargava)Workshop · San Antonio, Texas, USA
    Workshop
  • 15 Jul 2018
    The Secret of Harnessing Luck Energy from a Vedic TempleGuruvayurappan Temple · Houston, Texas, USA
    Talk
  • 23–24 Mar 2018
    Universal Self Pattern Workshop (with Ripunjaya and Viola Bhargava)Workshop · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Workshop
20178 talks
  • 17 Dec 2017
    Holistic HealthHindu Temple (UPFNA) · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Talk
  • 17 Dec 2017
    The Uni5 Energy Pattern to Understand LifeUPFNA Hall · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Talk
  • 16 Dec 2017
    Uni5 Energy Pattern session for childrenUPFNA Hall · Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Workshop
  • 1 Dec 2017
    The Uni5 Pattern of Mathematics to Understand Indian Culture (Tamil)Porayar Andavar School · Porayar, India
    Talk
  • 21 May 2017
    Health and Disease Prevention (Tamil)Porayar Andavar School · Porayar, India
    Talk
  • 21 May 2017
    Oxidation and Antioxidants in HealthFriends Trust Hall · Kodungallur, India
    Talk
  • 15 Jan 2017
    Health and WellbeingSree Shiva Vishnu Temple · San Diego, California, USA
    Talk
  • 14 Jan 2017
    Self: Connecting to the Vedic Technology of PatternsSree Shiva Vishnu Temple · San Diego, California, USA
    Talk
201616 talks
  • 8 Dec 2016
    Cancer Awareness and Prevention (Tamil)Jalaliya Nikah Majlis · Kayalpatnam, India
    Talk
  • 30 Nov 2016
    Health and Disease (Malayalam)Kangazha Mahadeva Shiva Temple · Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 27 Nov 2016
    Aarogyam: Health and DiseaseRagam Creation Club · Kodungallur, India
    Talk
  • 26 Nov 2016
    Health and Disease (Tamil)Arya Samaj · Singapore
    Talk
  • 25 Nov 2016
    Health and Disease (Tamil)Sri Subramanian Temple Hall · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
    Talk
  • 30 May 2016
    Darshan: Child EducationCommunity talk · Sendurai, India
    Talk
  • 29 May 2016
    Sabarimala TraditionsSai Baba Colony · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 27 May 2016
    Darshanam: Perspectives on Health (with Mohanan Vadiyar)Ochira Temple Auditorium · Kollam, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 21 May 2016
    Darshan on Luck Energy in HealthMankhool · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 21 May 2016
    Corporate Employee HealthSolas · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 20 May 2016
    Darshanam: Health SeminarAMLED School · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 20 May 2016
    Darshan: Ancient Indian and Modern Science Perspectives on Luck and HealthMankhool · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 26 Jan 2016
    Poster presentation on Pancha Bhoota and energy balanceEnergy Balance and Cancer Research Retreat, MD Anderson Cancer Center · Texas, USA
    Featured
  • 10 Jan 2016
    Cancer: Challenges and ApproachesSanatan Dharma Temple · Norwalk, California, USA
    Talk
  • 2 Jan 2016
    Simple Whole Foods for a Healthy LifeISKCON Temple · St. Louis, USA
    Talk
  • 1 Jan 2016
    New Year Healthy Resolution of Body and SoulEastern Iowa Temple · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Talk
201526 talks
  • 5 Dec 2015
    Health Seminar (with Mohanan Vadiyar)CSI Convention Center · Kollam, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 4 Dec 2015
    National Symposium on Cancer Stem Cells; first Dr. Abitha Devi Memorial LecturePSG College · Coimbatore, India
    Featured
  • 3 Dec 2015
    Fast and Successful Learning Patterns for StudentsKarpagam College · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 22 Nov 2015
    How to Get Blessings and Be Happy in LifeArya Samaj · Singapore
    Talk
  • 21 Nov 2015
    Life Management through Uni5 Sakthi: Bhagavad GitaSri Thendayuthapani Temple · Singapore
    Talk
  • 20 Nov 2015
    How to Develop Good ImmunitySri Subramanian Temple Hall · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
    Talk
  • 19 Nov 2015
    The Positive Role of Hinduism for YouthSri Subramanian Temple Hall · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
    Talk
  • 27 Sep 2015
    Alchemy of SO(u)L workshop: The Universal Pattern of Vedic WisdomPermaculture, Ayurveda & Yoga workshop · Fairfield, Iowa, USA
    Workshop
  • 30 Aug 2015
    How to Make an Onam PookalamMACRI · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Workshop
  • 5 Jul 2015
    Revealing Vedic ScienceKHNA 8th Biennial Convention · Dallas, Texas, USA
    Talk
  • 24 May 2015
    Can Disease Be Prevented?Geneva Temple · Geneva, Switzerland
    Talk
  • 23 May 2015
    Understanding the Science of Luck and HealthCentre Védantique · Geneva, Switzerland
    Talk
  • 22 May 2015
    Is Disease Due to Bad Luck?EPFL · Lausanne, Switzerland
    Talk
  • 22 May 2015
    Ancient Indian and Modern Energy Science Perspectives on Luck and CancerKarpaga Vinayagar Temple · Prilly, Lausanne, Switzerland
    Talk
  • 20 May 2015
    Cancer and Spirituality: Any Connection?Saibaba Colony · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 19 May 2015
    Effective ParentingUni5 School · Theethipalayam, Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 19 May 2015
    How to Overcome Bad Luck and Prevent Problems in LifePongalur Renuka Parameswari Temple · Tirupur, India
    Talk
  • 18 May 2015
    Uni5 Schools for Efficient Learning of All Disciplines in LifeGandhipuram · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 17 May 2015
    Can Luck Influence Good Health?Community talk · Kodungallur, India
    Talk
  • 16 May 2015
    Naatu Vaidhyam: Folk Medicine for Better Health (Malayalam)High Life Ayurveda Hospital · Calicut, India
    Talk
  • 12 May 2015
    Uni5 Education: Energy-Pattern Education for the Five Needs of a ChildSendurai School · Sendurai, India
    Talk
  • 10 May 2015
    Is Disease Due to Bad Luck?Community talk · Chennai, India
    Talk
  • 9 May 2015
    Discussions on Health, Education and SpiritualityMankhool · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 8 May 2015
    Ancient Indian and Modern Science Perspectives on Luck and CancerMankhool · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 10 Jan 2015
    Medicinal Secrets: Out-of-the-Box ThinkingCommunity talk · Cerritos, California, USA
    Talk
  • 1 Jan 2015
    A Handshake Transmits 100 Million Microbes, While Namaste Transfers NoneCommunity talk · Iowa, USA
    Media
201424 talks
  • 20 Dec 2014
    Medical Secrets (three-hour talk)ISKCON Temple · St. Louis, USA
    Talk
  • 20 Dec 2014
    Health, Children's Education and Parenting: the Uni5 ViewSt. Louis Tamil Sangam · St. Louis, USA
    Talk
  • 13 Dec 2014
    Why Go to Sabarimala?Cedar Rapids Temple · Iowa, USA
    Talk
  • 8 Dec 2014
    Uni5 Education and the Montessori SystemMontessori-Schule Wertingen · Augsburg, Germany
    Talk
  • 2 Dec 2014
    Choosing a Medical System, and the Ultimate Aim of LifeCAC, Ramalinga Nagar · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 1 Dec 2014
    Why Go to Sabarimala Temple? (Malayalam)Sree Saastha Auditorium · Sabarimala, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 29 Nov 2014
    Why Children Should Do Ganesha Eththam (Brain Yoga) (Malayalam)Anakallu Ayyappa Temple · Kalaketti, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 28 Nov 2014
    Placebo Effects in Medical Treatment (Malayalam)Anjukuzhi Temple · Erumeli, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 26 Nov 2014
    How to Worship in Temples (Malayalam)Kangazha Mahadeva Shiva Temple · Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 24 Nov 2014
    Comparing Medical Systems in Cancer Care (Malayalam)Community seminar · Cherthala, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 23 Nov 2014
    Which Medical System Is Best?Community talk · Kodungallur, Kerala, India
    Talk
  • 20 Nov 2014
    How to Worship in Temples, Part 2 (Tamil)Sri Subramanian Temple Hall · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
    Talk
  • 19 Nov 2014
    How Do I Increase Luck in My Life? (Tamil)Rudrakaliamman Temple · Singapore
    Talk
  • 18 Nov 2014
    Five Levels of Uni5 ParentingSri Thendayuthapani Temple · Singapore
    Talk
  • 17 Nov 2014
    Health: Which Medicine Is Best?Sree Dharma Muneeswaran Temple · Singapore
    Talk
  • 1 Aug 2014
    A Handy Universal Pattern to Understand Vedic KnowledgeWaves Conference International · Fairfield, Iowa, USA
    Talk
  • 9 May 2014
    Share Holdings at the WorkplaceABN Pharmaceuticals · Chennai, India
    Talk
  • 4 May 2014
    Uni5 Selftual EducationKongu Kalaiarangu · Erode, India
    Talk
  • 3 May 2014
    Is Moksha Easy or Difficult?CAC, Ramalinga Nagar · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 2 May 2014
    Beneficial Rituals in TemplesRenuka Devi Temple · Pongalur, Tirupur, India
    Talk
  • 1 May 2014
    How to Celebrate an AnniversaryAutomobile Merchants Association · Kodungallur, India
    Talk
  • 28 Apr 2014
    Self-Motivation at the WorkplacePower Group Limited · Dubai, UAE
    Talk
  • 25 Apr 2014
    Why Do Rituals in Temples?Lausanne Temple · Lausanne, Switzerland
    Talk
  • 1 Jan 2014
    Budgeting Our Life with Adrishta-SakthiEastern Iowa Temple · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Talk
20138 talks
  • 29 Nov 2013
    Why Do We Undertake Pilgrimage: Kasi to SabarimalaKamatchipuram · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 28 Nov 2013
    Are We Responsible for Happiness and Sadness in Our Life?CAC, Ramalinga Nagar · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
  • 27 Nov 2013
    The Uni5 Method of ParentingUNC Hospitals · Erode, India
    Talk
  • 25 Nov 2013
    The Karma of an Employer at the WorkplaceABN Pharmaceuticals · Chennai, India
    Talk
  • 18 Nov 2013
    Universal Energy-Pattern Uni5 Education (with M. Madeswaran)Education for Achieving Millennium Development Goals Conference · Varanasi, India
    Featured
  • 19 Oct 2013
    Who Budgets Our Life?Eastern Iowa Temple · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Talk
  • 31 Jul 2013
    Talk on GMOsSustainable Living Group, Maharishi University of Management · Fairfield, Iowa, USA
    Talk
  • 11 May 2013
    Rituals for a Happy LifeEastern Iowa Temple · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Talk
20121 talk
  • 15 Oct 2012
    Comparative World ReligionsIndian Hills College · Ottumwa, Iowa, USA
    Talk
20111 talk
  • 8 Dec 2011
    Keynote: Gene Therapy in Agriculture & MedicineInternational Conference on Trends in Biotechnology, V.V.V. College for Women · Virudhunagar, India
    Featured
20101 talk
  • 4 Feb 2010
    Sanatana Dharma & Comparative World ReligionsIndian Hills College (students of Prof. John Campbell) · Ottumwa, Iowa, USA
    Talk
20092 talks
  • 23 Oct 2009
    Alchemy of SoulAlchemy Conference · Los Angeles, USA
    Talk
  • 16 Feb 2009
    Developing a Career in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Life SciencesAmrita Institute of Biotechnology · India
    Talk
20082 talks
  • 11 Oct 2008
    Alchemy in Vedic TraditionAlchemy Conference · Las Vegas, USA
    Talk
  • 22 Mar 2008
    Vedic Puranas Unfold the Mystery of ConsciousnessSACAAA Conference, Yale University · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Featured
20071 talk
  • Mar 2007
    The Basis of Doing RitualsCedar Rapids Hindu Temple · Iowa, USA
    Talk
20061 talk
  • Jul 2006
    Bhakthi (Devotion) and Mental PeaceSiddhapudur Ayyappa Swamy Temple · Coimbatore, India
    Talk
20051 talk
  • 1 Oct 2005
    Is Seva (Selfless Service) a Ritual?Yuva Sangam youth camp, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh · Midwest, USA
    Workshop
20043 talks
  • 14 Oct 2004
    How Atmosphere and Environment Affect Water; Journey to the SourceNew Jersey Chapter · New Jersey, USA
    Talk
  • 9 Oct 2004
    Pancha Bhoota and Dealing with Stress in LifeMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
    Featured
  • Aug 2004
    Interview on the book Journey to the SourceMxOS · Media
    Media
20011 talk
  • 4 Mar 2001
    Pancha BhootaStanding Elk "Star Knowledge" Heart of the Heart Conference · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
    Talk
20001 talk
  • Aug 2000
    Article on water therapyYoga magazine · Media
    Media
19991 talk
  • Aug 1999
    The Five Elements of Pancha BhootaRoswell Park Cancer Institute · Buffalo, New York, USA
    Featured
19971 talk
  • Nov 1997
    Book release: Diet and CancerR.S. Puram · Coimbatore, India
    Media
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