**Executive Summary**
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0, an initiative celebrating the cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, commences its fourth edition from December 2-15, 2025, in Varanasi. The inaugural train began its journey from Kanyakumari on November 29, 2025, with 216 delegates. Key dates include the formal commencement on December 2nd and the conclusion of the Sage Agasthya Vehicle Expedition on December 12th.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **KTS 4.0 Launch and Theme:**
* KTS 4.0 formally commences on December 2nd, 2025, at NaMo Ghat, Varanasi.
* This edition coincides with Karthigai Deepam on December 4th.
* The theme for this year's Sangamam is "Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam."
* **Participants and Activities:**
* Over 1,500 delegates will participate in knowledge-sharing sessions.
* Delegates will explore Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya.
* Visits to religious and historic sites, including Kashi Vishwanath Temple, are planned.
* **Associated Events:**
* Four major allied events are planned under the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.”
* The Sage Agasthya Vehicle Expedition will be launched on December 2nd and will conclude on December 12th.
* **"Teaching Tamil to Students in Uttar Pradesh" Initiative:**
* This program falls under the campaign “Let Us Learn Tamil – Karpom Tamil.”
* Ten batches of 30 college students from Uttar Pradesh will visit colleges in Tamil Nadu.
* The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, will provide orientation training to faculty who will teach Tamil to students in Uttar Pradesh.
**Impact Analysis**
**Delegates from Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to explore Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, gaining exposure to different facets of life in these cultural centers.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the eight-day tour and the knowledge-sharing sessions.
**Students from Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Introduction to Tamil language and culture through the “Teaching Tamil to Students in Uttar Pradesh” initiative.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the college visits in Tamil Nadu and the learning sessions conducted by the trained faculty.
**Faculty from the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing orientation training to teaching faculty.
* **Action Required:** Conduct the training sessions effectively to prepare faculty for teaching Tamil to Uttar Pradesh students.
**Government of India**
* **Impact:** Promotion of cultural exchange and unity through the KTS program.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting and facilitating the KTS program as an annual event.
Key Entities Referenced
Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS): An initiative celebrating civilizational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
Tamil Nadu: One of the primary locations and cultural center connected to Kashi through the Sangamam.
Varanasi (Kashi), Uttar Pradesh: A primary location and cultural center connected to Tamil Nadu through the Sangamam.
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: The theme of an awareness program under which allied events are planned alongside KTS 4.0.
Special Service and Features
Special Inaugural train for KTS 4.0 begins its
journey from Kanniyakumari with 216 delegates
प्रव तथ: 29 NOV 2025 5:17PM by PIB Chennai
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, an initiative celebrating the civilisational links and timeless bonds
between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, enters its fourth edition from 02 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi.
The first train of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 began its journey from Kanyakumari today (29th
November 2025) with 45 delegates. It will be joined by 86 delegates at Tiruchirappalli and 87 delegates
from Chennai, bringing the total in this first batch to 216 delegates. The group comprises 50 Tamil literary
experts, 54 cultural scholars, in addition to students, teachers, artisans, classical singers, and instructors
and students of spiritual texts.
At Kanyakumari Railway Station, the delegates were seen off this morning by the local MLA, Shri
M.R. Gandhi, along with members of the public.Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will formally commence with an inaugural function on 2nd December 2025
at NaMo Ghat, Varanasi.
This edition holds added significance as it coincides with Karthigai Deepam, one of Tamil Nadu’s most
auspicious festivals, celebrated on 4th December. More than 1,500 delegates will participate in a series of
knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at fostering deeper understanding of India’s diverse cultural traditions.
During the eight-day tour, participants from Tamil Nadu, representing varied walks of life, will explore
Varanasi and nearby regions, including Prayagraj and Ayodhya, gaining immersive exposure to different
facets of life in these cultural centres. Delegates will also visit places of religious and historic significance
such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, NaMo Ghat, Hanuman Ghat, Banaras Hindu University, Sarnath,
and the Ayodhya Temple.
As part of the awareness programmes under the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” four major allied
events are planned alongside KTS 4.0.
The theme of this year’s Sangamam — “Let Us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam” — underscores the
message that all Indian languages belong to one family. The initiative aims to carry Tamil language and
culture to other parts of the country, symbolising unity and expanding the reach of ancient Tamil texts by
encouraging their dissemination into other Indian languages.Sage Agasthya Vehicle Expedition from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, to Kashi, Uttar Pradesh, will also be
launched on 2nd December and will conclude in Varanasi on 12th December. The rally commemorates
Adi Veera Parakrama Pandiyan, the Pandiya ruler who spread the message of cultural oneness through his
historic journey from Tamil Nadu to Kashi and established a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, renaming the
town as Tenkasi (Dakshin Kashi) to reflect the spirit of unity. The rally will exhibit educational materials
highlighting the historical connections between Tamil Nadu and Kashi fostered by the Chera, Chola,
Pandya, Pallava, and Chalukya dynasties.
Another key initiative to be launched during KTS 4.0 is the programme “Teaching Tamil to Students in
Uttar Pradesh” under the campaign “Let Us Learn Tamil – Karpom Tamil.” Under this initiative, students
from Uttar Pradesh visiting Tamil Nadu will be introduced to the richness of the Tamil language. Ten
batches of 30 college students each from Uttar Pradesh will visit designated colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Faculty from the Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai will provide orientation training to
teaching faculty who, in turn, will teach Tamil to the participating students from Uttar Pradesh.
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a visionary initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, continues as
an annual event dedicated to strengthening the enduring cultural and people-to-people connect between
Tamil Nadu and Kashi, while meeting the growing enthusiasm for participation in this Government
programme.
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