Fourth edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam begins in Varanasi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said, a knowledge bridge has been created between Kashi and Tamil Nadu under PM Modi's leadership. Addressing the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Varanasi, Pradhan said, there is a century-old bond of Indian civilisation between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. "Due to their parochial political interests, a few friends from Tamil Nadu want to create division on the plea of language... Every year, I write a letter to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to attend the inaugural program of Kashi Tamil Sangamam."

#WATCH | Varanasi, UP: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UP CM Yogi Adityanath attend 'Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0'.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "Today, we are all here to inaugurate the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam. The… pic.twitter.com/7JPX9rwuWC

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UP Chief Minister Yogi Aaditya Nath said,the Kashi Tamil Sangamam stands as a living embodiment of the ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ resolve envisioned during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. This event celebrates the unity of Kashi, the city of Lord Shiva, revered for salvation and knowledge.”

VIDEO | Varanasi: At the 4th edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) says, “On the sacred land of Kashi, in the auspicious Tamil month of Kartik, I extend heartfelt greetings and a warm welcome, on behalf of the Uttar… pic.twitter.com/TV7zKo4jfh

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Union MoS for Information and Broadcasting & Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan in Varanasi says, "This year's Kashi Tamil Sangamam is not only between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi, but we are also taking people from here to Rameswaram." Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi also addressed the gathering.Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Sh. K. Kailashnathan was also present.

Earlier, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated this landmark edition. Over 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will embark on an immersive 8-day journey across Kashi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, exploring universities, heritage sites, craft clusters, temples and knowledge institutions, while engaging with students, scholars and local communities.