WATCH: PM Modi Inaugurates Second Edition Of Kashi Tamil Sangamam In Varansi

VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. Scheduled to run from December 17 to 30, this cultural festival aims to celebrate the rich heritage of Tamil culture.

Addressing the audience at the festival’s inauguration, Modi expressed a warm welcome, stating, “You are not just guests but members of my family. I extend my heartfelt welcome to all of you at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam.”

On the same day, Modi ceremoniously launched the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express, connecting Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari with Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi.

Significantly, for those in the audience who understood only Tamil, the Prime Minister’s speech was seamlessly translated in real-time through Artificial Intelligence.

KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM:

The initial group of the Tamil delegation set out from Chennai on December 15. Approximately 1,400 individuals, organized into seven groups of 200 each from diverse backgrounds, are anticipated to journey from various parts of Tamil Nadu.

As per their tour itinerary during the stay in Kashi, they will also explore Prayagraj and Ayodhya, as informed by an official.

The inaugural phase of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam took place from November 16 to December 16, 2022, with the Ministry of Education serving as the nodal agency.

During this eight-day tour, over 2,500 people from Tamil Nadu visited Kashi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, underscoring the success of the cultural exchange initiative.

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