A delegation of professionals and artisans from Tamil Nadu, as part of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, visited Hanuman Ghat on December 12, 2025. They offered prayers for prosperity and well-being, took a dip in Maa Ganga, and visited ancient temples. The delegation also visited the residence of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, learning about his life and contributions, and toured a nearby library. Mahakavi Subramania Bharati is known for his contributions to Tamil literature and the national movement. The group then proceeded to Kanchi Math to learn about its historical background. V Chandrasekhar Dravid Ghanapathi explained the history of South Indian families living in neighbourhoods around Kedar Ghat and Hanuman Ghat. The group will continue to participate in scheduled events in Kashi and will later visit Namo Ghat. PIB Delhi reported this event. Release ID is 2203153, with a visitor count of 264. This release is available in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Key Entities Referenced
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0: A program facilitating cultural exchange between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu.
Ministry of Education: The Indian government ministry overseeing the Kashi Tamil Sangamam program.
Hanuman Ghat: A ghat in Kashi (Varanasi) visited by a delegation under the Kashi Tamil Sangamam program.
Mahakavi Subramania Bharati: The residence of this Tamil poet in Kashi was visited by the delegation.
Kashi: City where the events and visits take place.
Ministry of Education
Group of professionals and artisans offer prayers
at Hanuman Ghat
Delegation visits Mahakavi Subramania Bharati’s residence
and learns about his legacy
प्रव तथ: 12 DEC 2025 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
The fifth batch of delegates, comprising professionals and artisans from Tamil Nadu, visited Hanuman
Ghat today under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0. They offered prayers and sought blessings for prosperity
and well-being. After taking a dip in Maa Ganga, the delegates visited ancient temples along the ghat and
learned about their historical and architectural significance.
Delegates then visited the residence of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati at Hanuman Ghat. They interacted
with individuals associated with the residence and expressed interest in learning about his life and
contributions. The group also toured the nearby library and received an overview of its history and
significance.Mahakavi Subramania Bharati is acknowledged for his major contributions to Tamil literature and the
national movement. Revered as the “Rashtra Kavi” of Tamil, he pursued the study of Sanskrit, Hindi and
English during his stay in Kashi.
After visiting Bharati’s residence, the group proceeded to Kanchi Math, where they learned about its
historical background. The delegates expressed enthusiasm at seeing a South Indian temple in the heart of
Kashi.
V Chandrasekhar Dravid Ghanapathi, who guided the group, explained that the neighbourhoods around
Kedar Ghat and Hanuman Ghat have housed South Indian families for generations. He noted that many
families have lived in Kashi for five or even ten generations, embracing local traditions while preserving
their own, creating a unique blend of North and South Indian culture in the city of Lord Shiva.
The group of professionals and artisans will continue to participate in scheduled events in Kashi and will
later visit Namo Ghat.
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(रलीज़ आईडी: 2203153) आगंतुक पटल : 264
इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही , Punjabi