The Ministry of Education will host Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 from 2 December 2025, reinforcing historic cultural bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Designed under the national integration vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the programme combines linguistic exchange, heritage exploration and academic collaboration to strengthen India’s shared civilisational identity.
Expanded Framework For Cultural Engagement
The event is coordinated by IIT Madras and Banaras Hindu University, with support from multiple Union ministries and the Uttar Pradesh government. Since its start in 2022, the Sangamam has grown into a major cultural bridge, reconnecting knowledge traditions while encouraging deeper participation from scholars, youth and community groups.
Theme Focused On Promoting Tamil Learning
The 2025 theme, “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”, aims to widen Tamil learning across India. More than 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu—covering students, teachers, writers, farmers, professionals, women and spiritual scholars—will join an eight-day tour through Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya. The itinerary features seminars, cultural showcases and exposure to regional crafts and cuisine.
Heritage Visits And Academic Interaction
Delegates will visit Tamil-linked locations in Varanasi, such as the ancestral home of Subramania Bharati, Kedar Ghat, Kasi Madam, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Mata Annapurna Temple. A literary and academic interaction is also planned at the Tamil Department of BHU to reinforce historical and linguistic ties between the regions.
Facts
- KTS 4.0 begins on 2 December 2025 in Varanasi.
- The theme for the edition is “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”.
- Over 1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu will take part under seven categories.
- Organised by IIT Madras and BHU with support from several Union ministries.
Key Initiatives In Learning And Cultural Exchange
Major features include the Sage Agasthya Vehicle Expedition from Tenkasi to Kashi, highlighting civilisational links shaped by historic southern dynasties. Under the Tamil Karkalam campaign, 50 Tamil teachers will conduct spoken Tamil classes in Varanasi schools, while 300 students from Kashi will undergo a 15-day Tamil learning programme in leading institutions across Tamil Nadu, supported by CICT Chennai.