Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2024: Bridging North and South
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 3rd Edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Inaugurated by | Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister |
| Inspiration | 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' vision |
| Context | Part of Maha Kumbh 2025 celebrations |
| Special Significance | First edition after the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya |
| Theme | '4S': Saint tradition, Scientists, Social reformers, Students |
| Cultural Focus | Unity between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, highlighting India's cultural and spiritual heritage |
| Key Figures Mentioned | Maharishi Agastya, King Parakrama Pandya |
| Union Government Initiatives | National Digital Repository of Indian Knowledge System, Bharatiya Bhasha Pustaka Yojana |
| Historical Connection | 15th century link between Kashi and Tamil Nadu via King Parakrama Pandya and Sivakasi/Tenkasi |
| Artistic Elements | Music, heritage, and devotion celebrated on the banks of the Ganga |
| Translation Initiative | Textbooks to be translated into 22 Indian languages |