KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM 3.0: STRENGTHENING CULTURAL BONDS

GS 1 – ART AND CULTURE

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, a cultural initiative fostering ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, commenced on February 15, 2025, with a special train flagged off from Chennai. Coinciding with the Maha Kumbh Mela, this event celebrates the legacy of Sage Agasthyar and is part of India’s broader cultural integration efforts.

Key Highlights:

• Event Duration: February 15–24, 2025
• Delegates: 1,080 participants from diverse backgrounds—students, teachers, farmers, professionals, artisans, and entrepreneurs.
• Theme: Maharishi Agasthyar, highlighting his contributions to health, science, philosophy, and literature through exhibitions, seminars, and book releases.
• Delegate Categories:
  • Students, teachers, and writers
  • Farmers and artisans
  • Professionals and small entrepreneurs
  • Women from self-help groups
  • Start-ups and researchers
• Transport & Logistics: Southern Railway facilitated travel, with Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi flagging off the first batch.

Historical & Educational Significance:

• Previous Editions: Held in 2022 and 2023, engaging 4,000 delegates.
• Educational Link: Supports NEP 2020, integrating traditional knowledge with modern education. IIT Madras and Banaras Hindu University are the implementing agencies.
• Community Engagement: Promotes knowledge exchange, deepening cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.

This initiative continues to bridge historical and cultural connections, fostering national unity and mutual appreciation.