“Kashi-Tamil Sangamam reborn: How the Modi government is revitalising ancient civilisational ties to strengthen national unity”, Opindia, December 01, 2025
“Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India that is Bharat, is all set to host the fourth edition of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, a confluence of the world’s oldest city and one of the oldest languages, Tamil.
The Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is a flagship cultural and educational initiative launched by the Central government under the Ministry of Education. The initiative is aimed at rediscovering and celebrating the ancient civilizational bond shared by Kashi, Bharat’s spiritual heart and Tamil Nadu, the epicentre of the country’s antiquity and unmatched glory.
Conceived as a part of the Modi government’s “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” vision, the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is a new platform to bolster unity through shared Dharmic and cultural heritage. The event is organised in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), IIT Madras, and the Uttar Pradesh government. The Sangamam brings delegates from Tamil Nadu for immersive experiences, including exhibitions, seminars, temple visits, cultural performances, handicraft exhibitions, spiritual discourse, and interactions with local crafts and cuisine…..”
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