Kashi–Tamil Sangamam is a symbol of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’: Vice President
Rameswaram : The grand finale of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0, which began in Kashi on December 2, was held on Tuesday in Rameswaram, the sacred pilgrimage town of Tamil Nadu. The concluding ceremony was attended by Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan, Tamil Nadu Governor Shri R. N. Ravi, and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Shri Kailashnathan, along with several other distinguished dignitaries.
Addressing the gathering, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that if India is considered one eye, then the Tamil language is the other. Referring to the dreams of great poet Subramania Bharati, he said that these aspirations are being realized today under the guidance, vision, and strategy of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. He noted that KTS 4.0, which started in Kashi, stands as a symbol of cultural confluence and is concluding on the sacred land of Rameswaram. The Vice President added that when India reaches the pinnacle of global development, Tamil Nadu must also be at the forefront of the nation’s progress.
Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the concept of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam was envisioned as a civilizational initiative under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Its objective goes beyond being a cultural event; it aims to strengthen India’s emotional and cultural unity by connecting people with the country’s living traditions.
Grand Conclusion of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram after Beginning in Kashi
He explained that the theme of this year’s Sangamam is “Let’s Learn Tamil – Tamil Karakalam.” Learning Tamil, he said, is not merely about acquiring a language, but about opening the doors to India’s ancient knowledge, philosophy, and scientific traditions. Tamil literature offers profound insights into ethics, governance, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, ecology, architecture, and social systems.
இந்திய துணைக்குடியரசுத் தலைவர் திரு சி. பி. ராதாகிருஷ்ணன் அவர்கள், புனிதமான ராமேஸ்வரம் மண்ணில் நடைபெற்ற காசி தமிழ் சங்கமம் 4.0–ன் நிறைவு விழாவில் இன்று உரையாற்றினார்.
காசியும், தமிழ்நாடும் இந்திய நாகரிகத்தின் ஒளி விளக்குகள் என்று குறிப்பிட்ட அவர், இந்த சங்கமம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டுகளாகத்… pic.twitter.com/8IXGm1Q14s
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) December 30, 2025
Shri Pradhan further emphasized that as India moves towards Viksit Bharat 2047, development cannot be measured only through economic indicators. Respect for knowledge, innovation, and civilizational values is what truly strengthens India’s unity and national strength. He described respect for diversity and knowledge-sharing as the soul of India.
Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan highlighted the centuries-old historical relationship between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, references to which are found in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. He also underlined the significant role played by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in promoting Tamil language and culture at the global level.
Tamil Nadu Governor Shri R. N. Ravi said that the Kashi–Rameswaram connection dates back to the era of Lord Ram. He informed that under the ‘Tamil Karakalam’ initiative, around 300 students from Kashi visited Tamil Nadu to learn Tamil, while 50 teachers from Tamil Nadu went to Kashi to teach Tamil in schools.
Organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, this was the fourth edition of Kashi–Tamil Sangamam, following three successful earlier editions. This year’s Sangamam was particularly significant as, for the first time, special emphasis was laid on systematically teaching Tamil to students from Uttar Pradesh.
The event further strengthened the ancient, multi-dimensional ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, taking forward the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ to new heights.