All elements of Indian culture are equally preserved in Kashi and Tamil Nadu and the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is making us witness centuries-old bond of knowledge and ancient civilisational linkage between the North and the South, said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath as Prime Minist
For the inauguration of the Donyi Polo airport in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, the PM donned a traditional Bandhgala jacket along with a white dhoti, red sash and beige headgear.
Visitors from Tamil Nadu and Varanasi said they learnt a lot from PM Narendra Modi's speech at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam on Saturday and it was an emotional experience as they got immersed in history.
The event is being organised by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) jointly.
The event which started on November 17 will continue till December 16, and is aimed at rediscovering the bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of delegates from T
During his inaugural address in the month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, PM Modi remembered the traditional bond of knowledge and ancient civilisational connections between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
Along with the inauguration of the month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also release books on Tirukkural and Kashi-Tamil culture.
As per an official statement, the Chief Minister closely observed the preparations for the inauguration and program of Kashi Tamil Sangamam here. At the same time, he received Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival at BHU.
As per Uttar Pradesh government officials, the month-long Sangamam will also showcase Tamil literature, education, culture and cuisine. Guests from Tamil Nadu will visit Kashi, and also Ayodhya and Prayagraj.
Reflecting the significance of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat', the event aims to celebrate, reaffirm and rediscover the age-old links between Kashi and Tamil Nadu - two of the country's most significant ancient origins for learning.
The Donyi Polo airport will be the third operational airport in Arunachal Pradesh and the first in its capital city Itanagar, taking the total number of airports in the Northeast to 16. Arunachal Pradesh currently has two airports, one at Pasighat and the other at Tezu.