Sangam5 MaMadurai 2027

Where the movement began Madurai · January 2026

The summit that started a movement

From 8–11 January 2026, The Rise 16th Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs & Professionals gathered in Madurai and formally inaugurated the Sangam5 Era — a seventy-year journey from 2026 to 2096.

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2,000Delegates (nearly)
50+Countries
2026–2096Sangam5 Era
06–11January 2027 convergence

SANGAM5 Movement 2026–2096

One Vision. One Movement. Many Expressions.

தொழில்-வணிகம் · தமிழ் · தமிழர் பண்பாடு

A 70-year journey connecting Tamil identity, enterprise, knowledge, culture, global relationships and future possibilities. Fifty years after the last attempt, the fifth Sangam is a call to the whole Tamil community — across caste, religion and politics — to rise together.

Why SANGAM5

Sangam5 MaMadurai 2027 The Annual Convergence

Six days in MaMadurai

The second great gathering of the SANGAM5 Movement, January 6–11, 2027. Each day carries a different expression of the same movement — language, enterprise, sport, culture, unity and belonging.

06–11January 2027

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MaduraiTamil Nadu, India

Programme journey January 2027

All roads lead to MaMadurai

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All events & summits MaMadurai 2027 overview

Programme expressions January 2027

Many expressions, one convergence

6–11 JAN

The second great gathering of the SANGAM5 Movement — six days, five programme expressions, January 6–11, 2027 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

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6–7 Jan

Tamil Language Parliament

A first-of-its-kind official gathering of scholars on the Tamil language, convened by The Rise, CTACIS and TWI — 6–7 January 2027, Pillayar Centre, Madurai.

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8 Jan

The Rise 18th Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs & Professionals

The 18th edition of The Rise Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs & Professionals opens the convergence days — 8 January 2027, Madurai.

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9 JAN

9 January Programmes

Four expressions of the convergence on Saturday, 9 January 2027 — Jallikattu at Alanganallur, TWI’s second global summit, the CTACIS referral business…

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10 Jan

Keezhadi Global Tamil Unity Pongal

Global Tamil Unity Pongal at Keezhadi, the cradle of Tamil ancient history — Sunday, 10 January 2027.

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11 Jan

One Day Life in Thamizhoor

The Thamizhoor journey — an experiential day of life on the Thamizhoor land, closing Sangam5 2027 on Monday, 11 January 2027.

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The Rise Global Originating organisation

The founder behind the movement

About the Founder The Rise Global

Rev. Dr. Jegath Gaspar Raj

Founder, The Rise Global · Founder, CTACIS · Founder, Thamizhoor

A Catholic priest, broadcaster and public intellectual whose life’s work connects generations of Tamil entrepreneurs, professionals and leaders across the world. He founded The Rise — the global organisation of Tamil entrepreneurs and professionals — and several initiatives across society, culture, education, media and the environment.

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