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In Kashi and Tamil Nadu, you can
see this same energy in different
colours in every sphere of life, in every
dimension of life." Even today, Kashi
Yatra is mentioned in Tamil marriage
traditions. That is, Kashi Yatra is linked
to the new journey of life for Tamil
youth. This is the eternal love for Kashi
in Tamil hearts, which has never faded
away in the past and will never fade
away in the future. This is the tradition
of "Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat," which
our forefathers lived by, and today this
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam is once again
carrying forward its glory.
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

in the same way that the Ganges-
Yamuna confluence is. It has the
same potentials and possibilities
as the Ganga-Yamuna.
KASHI-TAMIL NADU IS SHIVAMAY,
SHAKTIMAY
Both Kashi and Tamil Nadu are
home to some of the world's
oldest languages, including Sanskrit
and Tamil. In Kashi, there is Baba
Vishwanath, and in Tamil Nadu, there are
the blessings of Lord Rameshwaram. Kashi
and Tamil Nadu are Shivamaya and Shaktimaya,
respectively. The first is Kashi, and the second is
Dakshin Kashi in Tamil Nadu. Both have their own
significance in the Saptapuris in the form of "Kashi-
Kanchi." Both Kashi and Tamil Nadu are also rich
in music, literature, and art. If Banarasi sarees are
found in Kashi, Kanjeevaram silk from Tamil Nadu
is famous all over the world. Both are the most
important aspects of Indian spirituality. It is the
birthplace and workplace of great teachers. Kashi
is the home of devotee Tulsi, and Tamil Nadu is
the home of Saint Thiruvallavar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi explains the
importance of Kashi Tamil Sangamam: "Tamil
Nadu has made an unprecedented contribution
in the construction of Kashi and also in the
development of Kashi." Born in Tamil Nadu, Dr.

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