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SPECIAL | PM’s Article

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

A Vibrant Symbol of Ek Bharat,

Shreshtha Bharat

The confluence of one of the world’s oldest
languages and one of the world’s oldest cities
has always been extraordinary. The Kashi Tamil
Sangamam is a celebration of such a relationship
that has been ingrained in the Indian imagination
for centuries. For countless pilgrims, scholars,
and seekers, the journey between Tamil Nadu
and Kashi was never merely a physical movement
Narendra Modi but a movement of ideas, languages, and living
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special article on Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, a vibrant
symbol of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat ....

few days ago, I was in the sacred land of Somnath
Kashi’s connection to be part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv,

with Tamil people A marking a thousand years since the first attack
and culture is on Somnath, which took place in 1026. People from
all across India had come to be part of this moment
very deep. It is in of remembrance, united by a shared reverence for
Kashi that Baba history, culture and the enduring spirit of the people of

Vishwanath resides, India. During the programme, I met a few people who
while Tamil Nadu had previously come to Somnath during the Saurash-
tra-Tamil Sangamam and had been to Kashi during the
has Rameswaram. Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Their words of appreciation for
Tenkasi in Tamil such platforms touched me, and so, I thought of sharing

Nadu is known as a few thoughts on this subject.
During one of the Mann Ki Baat programmes, I had
Kashi of the South said that not learning Tamil is a major regret of my life.
or Dakshin Kashi. Fortunately, over the last few years, our Government
has had several opportunities to further popularise
Tamil culture across India and to deepen the spirit of
‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.’ A prime example of such
an effort is the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. In our ethos,
Sangam or confluence has a special place. Seen in this
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the Prime Minister’s article. light, the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam stands out as a truly
distinctive initiative, one that celebrates the living unity

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