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Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam Nation

A WAVE OF BONDING IN SAURASHTRA ON

HOMECOMING OF TAMIL FRIENDS

The joy of hospitality is truly unique, but when one returns home after a long absence,
happiness and gaiety are at their peak. When a large group of Tamil Nadu people gathered
at the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam in Saurashtra, they all shared the same enthusiasm
and affinity. People from Tamil Nadu were warmly welcomed in Saurashtra. Prime Minister
Narendra Modi also addressed the participants of the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam.
Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam programme and Tamil Nadu to the country. Saurashtra-Tamil
was held in Gujarat from April 17 to April 26 Sangamam provided an opportunity for precious
to
A promote cultural ties between Saurashtra memories from the past, affinity and experience
and Tamil Nadu and to give a new dimension to from the present, and resolutions and inspirations
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Cultural events were for the future.
held in various locations throughout Gujarat's PM Modi said that the organisation of Saurashtra
Saurashtra region during this time. Along with Tamil Sangamam is more than just a union of Gujarat
this, people from Tamil Nadu were taken on tours and Tamil Nadu. But it is also a festival of worship
to various areas of Saurashtra to learn about each of Shakti in the form of Devi Meenakshi and Devi
other's cultures. Parvati. Also, this is a festival of the Spirit of Shiva
On April 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the form of Bhagwan Somnath and Bhagwan
addressed the people at the Saurashtra-Tamil Ramnath. Similarly, it is a sangam of the land of
Sangamam. PM Modi said everyone in Saurashtra Sundershwara and Nageshwara; this is the sangam
has extended warm welcome to his brothers and of Shri Krishna and Shri Ranganatha, Narmada and
sisters from Tamil Nadu. In 2010, a similar grand Vagai; Dandiya and Kolatham; and a sangam of the
Saurashtra Sangam was held in Madurai on behalf sacred tradition of Puris like Dwarka and Puri.
of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, with over Prime Minister Modi said we must continue
50,000 people from Saurashtra participating. The nation-building efforts with our cultural heritage.
Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam witnessed the same People of Saurashtra origin settled in Tamil Nadu,
level of affection on Saurashtra's soil. Many Tamil and the Tamilgam people have demonstrated this
people who came to the land of their forefathers by living it. You all adopted Tamil while retaining
felt at home. the language, food, and customs of Saurashtra.
Tamil Nadu visitors had a good time in This is a remarkable Indian tradition that includes
Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam. They visited Sardar everyone and moves forward with inclusivity. It
Patel's Unity Statue, which connects Saurashtra accepts everyone and moves ahead.

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