Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 to Strengthen National Unity
The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is a special event that brings together people from Varanasi (Kashi) and Tamil Nadu to celebrate their shared history and culture.
This year's event, called Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0, will take place from December 2nd to December 15th in Varanasi.
The theme is 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karakalam,' which means learning the Tamil language.
During the event, there will be exhibitions, seminars, temple visits, cultural performances, and more.
The goal is to strengthen the bond between the north and south of India by highlighting their common heritage and promoting unity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged everyone to participate in this wonderful confluence of language and culture.
The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 is set to commence on 2nd December 2025 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and will run for two weeks.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Education, BHU, IIT Madras, and the UP Government, with delegates from Tamil Nadu participating in various cultural and educational activities.
This year's theme is 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karakalam,' focusing on promoting the Tamil language nationally through campaigns like 'Karpom Tamil.'
The Sangamam aims to highlight the historical and cultural ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, including Tamil inscriptions in Kashi, contributions of Tamil saints to the Bhakti Movement, and historical Tamil trading guilds along the Ganga.
The event includes an eight-day experiential tour visiting iconic sites like the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mata Annapoorna Temple, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya.
- Who
- Organized by the Ministry of Education, BHU, IIT Madras, and the UP Government; participants include delegates from Tamil Nadu, scholars, students, philosophers, merchants, artisans, and artists.
- What
- The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0 is a cultural and educational initiative aimed at celebrating the ancient civilizational bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The event is scheduled to commence on 2nd December 2025 and conclude on 15th December 2025.
- Where
- The event will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, at the Namo Ghat and Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
- Why
- The initiative aims to strengthen national unity by promoting shared Dharmic and cultural heritage, and to highlight the historical and cultural ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
- Event
- Kashi-Tamil Sangamam 4.0
- Date
- 2nd December 2025 to 15th December 2025
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Organizers
- Ministry of Education, BHU, IIT Madras, UP Government
- Theme
- Learn Tamil – Tamil Karakalam
- Participants
- Delegates from Tamil Nadu, scholars, students, philosophers, merchants, artisans, artists
- Key Activities
- Exhibitions, seminars, temple visits, cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, spiritual discourse, language learning
- Historical Significance
- Celebrating ancient civilizational bonds between Kashi and Tamil Nadu
