The Kashi Tamil Sangamam team is set to participate in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 for the first time, alongside a visit to Ayodhya to have darshan of Ramlala. This marks the third edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangam, organized under the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat initiative, starting on February 15.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam is an annual month-long programme started in 2022 organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India to celebrate, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 19, 2022.
The primary goal is to familiarize the people of Tamil Nadu with the rich culture of Kashi. Padmashri Chammu Krishna Shastri said that the Tamil Nadu team will explore major locations in Kashi associated with renowned figures in Tamil culture, such as Subramaniam Bharati.
This year's Kashi Tamil Sangamam holds special significance
This year's Kashi Tamil Sangamam holds special significance as it coincides with the Maha Kumbh. Participants will have the unique opportunity to take a dip in the sacred Ganga and spend a night in tents nearby. For the first time, attendees will also be provided with special passes for their visit to Ayodhya.
The central theme of the Sangamam is to highlight the vital contributions of Rishi Agastya, particularly in the realms of Siddha medicine, classical Tamil literature, and the cultural unity of India.
Additionally, a special exhibition will be held to showcase various aspects of Rishi Agastya's life and contributions, covering topics such as health, philosophy, science, linguistics, literature, politics, culture, and art, with a focus on Tamil and Tamil Nadu.
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