PM Modi Inaugurates Second Edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023, Get Details Here

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 in Varanasi. He initiated the Kanyakumari – Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train and unveiled multi-language and braille versions during the event. He also took a walk through the exhibition and enjoyed a cultural program. Check details here 

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the beginning of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, initiating the Kanyakumari – Varanasi Tamil Sangamam train. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Union Ministers of State, Dr L Murugan among others were present.

The PM also unveiled multi-language and braille adaptations of revered Tamil works like Thirukkural and Manimekalai, among other classic Tamil literature, during this event. He toured the exhibition, where a cultural program was also held. 

The goal of Kashi Tamil Sangamam is to honour, strengthen, and explore the enduring connections between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. These regions stand as two of the nation's most significant and time-honoured hubs of knowledge and learning. The event endeavours to celebrate the longstanding ties, reaffirm their historical significance, and delve into the profound scholarly and cultural exchanges that have persisted between Tamil Nadu and Kashi over the ages.

The Prime Minister in his address to the gathering extended a heartfelt welcome, not merely as guests, but as integral members of his extended family. He emphasized the symbolic journey from Madurai Meenakshi in Tamil Nadu to Kashi Vishalakshi in Kashi, equating it to transitioning between abodes of Lord Mahadev. Stressing the profound affection and connection shared between the people of Tamil Nadu and Kashi, he expressed unwavering confidence in the warm hospitality of Kashi's residents. 

He highlighted the anticipated experience for participants, assuring them that alongside the blessings of Lord Mahadev, they would carry back home elements of Kashi’s culture, culinary delights, and cherished memories to Tamil Nadu. He also underscored the groundbreaking use of Artificial Intelligence for real-time translation of his speech into Tamil, marking a historic first and signaling its prospective utilization in forthcoming events.

He expressed satisfaction regarding the collaborative effort between Banaras Hindu University and IIT, Chennai. Specifically, he lauded IIT, Chennai for extending online support to numerous students from Varanasi in the fields of Science and Mathematics through the Vidya Shakti Initiative. The Prime Minister emphasized that "Kashi Tamil Sangamam" aligns with the ethos of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat.' 

He highlighted that this very spirit had propelled the organization of Kashi Telugu Sangamam and Saurashtra Kashi Sangamam. Furthermore, he underscored how the essence of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' gained momentum from the emerging tradition of celebrating statehood days across all Raj Bhavans (Governor Houses) in the nation. 

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