Let your curiosity flourish as you embark on an exciting fungi foray, unearthing the hidden treasures of our local ecosystem. Capture the beauty of fungi through the lens in our photography workshop, then let your creativity bloom in various art sessions. Settle down for a hands-on culinary session, exploring the gastronomic wonders of mushrooms. As night falls, immerse yourself in the rhythm of mushroom-inspired music, dancing under the stars like spores in the wind.

Essence of Movement with Rishi Solanki of On The Move

On The Move, a fitness and lifestyle design platform, empowers individuals to create sustainable habits that enhance both mental and physical performance. At Shroom Sabha, we’re excited to present Essence of Movement, a session curated especially for our mycophile community. Dive into tools and frameworks designed to stimulate your body and mind, improving overall functionality and well-being. This session offers everything you need to evolve into your best mental, physical, and emotional self, helping you unlock your full potential every day.

Spore Safari: A Fungi Foray 

Take a walk on the wild side with our expert mushroom rangers! Stroll into the mesmerizing hills of Wayanad and forage for some of the shyest denizens of the forest. Mushrooms lurk close to the ground, under the cover of bushes, leaves, and twigs – it takes a trained eye not only to spot them but to identify the different species. Try your luck at spotting a tiny Marasmius growing on a single dry leaf or the magnificent Ganoderma basking in the sunlight atop a tree trunk, and if we’re lucky, we’ll forage some edible to bring back for lunch!

Mystery Room

What lies within this enigmatic space? Only those brave enough to enter will discover the hidden knowledge, unexpected delights, and perhaps even a magical revelation or two. Step in, if you dare, and let the mushrooms guide you through the unknown!

Framing Fungi: Mushroom Photography Workshop with Sreekanth Kaleeswaran

Calling all photography enthusiasts! Elevate your skills to new heights in this masterclass. Learn the art of capturing the mesmerizing beauty of fungi through expert guidance and hands-on practice. From composition and lighting techniques to showcasing the intricate details of mushrooms, this immersive workshop will transform your snapshots into stunning works of art, allowing you to frame fungi in a whole new light.

Sporulating Sustainability: Earth-Friendly Bottle Cultivation Techniques with Raunak Dutta

Harness the potential of mycelium in sustainable cultivation practices with this hands-on workshop with experienced cultivator Raunak Dutta! Learn how to cultivate mushrooms using bottle techniques that reduce waste and promote earth-friendly farming. You’ll walk away with the skills and knowledge to grow your own fungi while contributing to a greener planet, one bottle at a time.

Flavours of the Mycoverse: A Culinary Journey with Chef Satish
Prepare your palate for an extraordinary gastronomic experience that takes you through the diverse and delightful world of edible fungi. Join our culinary virtuoso, Chef Satish of OG Mushrooms as he introduces you to the flavors, textures, and preparation techniques of mushrooms from around the globe. Walk-away with a greater appreciation for their culinary diversity and hopefully even a recipe or two!

Honey, I Shrunk the Shrooms: Mushroom Microscopy, Sample Collection & Slide Prep with Dr. Jinu Muraleedharan & Indian Toadstool 

There’s more to a mushroom than meets the eye. While they look quite stunning as a whole, their true beauty lies in the many features invisible to the naked eye. Following the successful hunt in our Spore Safari, we will dissect and appreciate the finer features of these fantastic fungi. Get hands-on with slicing, staining, and sealing your preferred mushroom on glass slides followed by their microscopic investigation.

Ancient Pathways, Modern Perspectives: Expert Panel on Psilocybin with Dr. Gokul Raj, Jme Bonfiglio, Jashid Hameed, & Dr. Jinu Muraleedharan

Join leading experts in the field of psilocybin research for an in-depth discussion on the ancient and modern uses of psychedelic mushrooms. Explore how psilocybin has shaped spiritual traditions, modern medicine, and mental health therapies. Whether you’re curious about its therapeutic applications or eager to understand the path to legalization, this panel offers a nuanced perspective on the growing interest in psilocybin’s potential.

Musical Guest: Svara

Svara propagates the singular truth that is music! We are stoked to have him present his ambient set at Shroom Sabha 2024. Through evocative compositions and meticulous craftsmanship, Svara invites audiences on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Each note, each melody and pattern serves as a conduit for profound revelation, affirming the enduring power of music to transcend the ordinary and illuminate the soul!