Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: Celebrating Cultural Unity
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: A Cultural Confluence |
| Event Dates | February 15 - 24, 2025 |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Organizers | Ministry of Education, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, and other ministries |
| Objective | Strengthening cultural and civilizational ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi |
| Special Attractions | Visit to Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj and Ram Mandir in Ayodhya |
| Inspired by | PM Narendra Modi's vision of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat |
| Integration with NEP 2020 | Promoting Indian Knowledge Systems and modern education |
| Participant Categories | 1000 Delegates from Tamil Nadu across 5 groups + 200 Tamil-origin students from Central Universities |
| Theme Focus | Contributions of Sage Agasthyar in Siddha Medicine, Tamil Literature, and Indian Knowledge Systems |
| Key Events | Exhibition, Seminars, Workshops, and Book Releases on Sage Agasthyar's legacy |
| Cultural Showcases | Tamil art, crafts, literature, and cuisine |
| Academic & Research Focus | Interaction between Tamil and Kashi scholars |