Context:
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 (KTS 4.0) concluded on 15 December 2025, following a two-week-long celebration held from 2–15 December 2025. The event was themed “Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam (Karpom Tamil)” and aimed at deepening cultural and linguistic ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi (Varanasi). The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat vision, which seeks to promote inter-regional understanding and civilisational harmony.
Background:
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- Inception: Launched in 2022, Kashi Tamil Sangamam celebrates the historical, spiritual, and cultural linkages between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
- Organisers: Ministry of Education, Government of India, with IIT Madras and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) as knowledge partners.
- Previous Editions: Conducted in 2022, 2023, and earlier in 2025, featuring cultural, educational, and knowledge exchanges.
- Inception: Launched in 2022, Kashi Tamil Sangamam celebrates the historical, spiritual, and cultural linkages between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
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Theme:
“Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam (Karpom Tamil)”
• Promotes Tamil language learning in schools in Varanasi.
• Encourages students and teachers to engage with Tamil literature, arts, and cultural traditions.
Objectives:
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- Strengthen cultural and linguistic bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
- Facilitate people-to-people interactions through education, art, and heritage-based activities.
- Promote the learning and appreciation of the Tamil language across India.
- Strengthen cultural and linguistic bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
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Participants:
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- Over 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu, including students, teachers, artists, writers, farmers, and spiritual scholars.
- Active engagement with local communities, schools, and universities in Varanasi and surrounding regions.
- Over 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu, including students, teachers, artists, writers, farmers, and spiritual scholars.
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Key Programmes:
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Programme |
Description |
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Tamil Karkalam |
Teaching Tamil in Varanasi schools to promote multilingualism. |
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Tamil Karpom |
Study tours for students from Kashi to Tamil Nadu, providing exposure to Tamil culture and traditions. |
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Sage Agastya Vehicle Expedition |
A cultural and civilisational journey tracing the ancient route from Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) to Kashi, highlighting historical and cultural connections. |
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Cultural Evenings |
Performances at Namo Ghat and other venues showcasing North–South artistic traditions, music, and dance forms. |
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Valedictory Function |
The grand finale held at Rameswaram, celebrating cultural convergence and civilisational unity. |
Significance:
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- Cultural Integration: Demonstrates India’s civilisational continuum and reinforces the principle of unity in diversity.
- Linguistic Promotion: Encourages cross-learning between Tamil- and Hindi-speaking regions.
- Educational & Social Impact: Promotes academic exchange, heritage exposure, and civilisational awareness among youth.
- National Cohesion: Strengthens the Ek Bharat–Shreshtha Bharat ethos by fostering enduring North–South bonds.
- Cultural Integration: Demonstrates India’s civilisational continuum and reinforces the principle of unity in diversity.
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Conclusion:
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 exemplifies India’s rich linguistic, cultural, and spiritual heritage by bridging regions through education, art, and shared civilisational memory. By linking Kashi’s spiritual legacy with Tamil Nadu’s literary and cultural traditions, the Sangamam promotes national integration, intercultural dialogue, and linguistic diversity, while nurturing the next generation’s appreciation for India’s pluralistic civilisational ethos.
