Prof. R. N. Iyengar Conferred SASTRA–Mahamana Award for Excellence in IKS

[R. S. Hariharan]

Dear Friends of CAHC,

Namaste.

We are delighted to share that Prof. R. N. Iyengar has been conferred the prestigious SASTRA–Mahamana Award for Excellence in Indian Knowledge Systems by SASTRA Deemed University on 28-Feb-2026.

The award recognises his outstanding contributions in integrating traditional Indian knowledge with modern research. Prof. Iyengar’s work has been a pioneering bridge between classical textual traditions and contemporary scientific inquiry, and this honour is a fitting acknowledgement of his lifelong scholarship.

We take great pride in his association with CAHC and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.

Images from the award presentation (Citation, Tanjavur Painting and a photograph from the ceremony) are attached for your reference:

  

With warm regards,
R. S. Hariharan
Centre for Ancient History & Culture (CAHC)

[सुदर्शनः HS]

Very happy to hear this news, Harihara! Thanks for sharing.

I am guessing that the venue was their campus. What was the occasion?

इति सुदर्शनः

[R. S. Hariharan]

Yes, sir. It was at SASTRA University campus. On the occasion of National Science Day (birthday of Sir C. V. Raman).