Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 Launch

January 16, 2025

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 3.0 registration portal has been launched by Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan. The event is set to take place from 15th to 24th February 2025 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, celebrating their shared heritage.

Event Dates and Registration

KTS 3.0 will be held from 15th to 24th February 2025. Registrations are open until 1st February 2025 via the portal kashitamil.iitm.ac.in.

Significance of KTS 3.0

This edition coincides with the Mahakumbh and is the first Sangamam after the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. It aims to celebrate the legacy of Maharishi Agasthyar.

Delegates and Participants

Around 1000 delegates from Tamil Nadu will attend, including students, farmers, professionals, and women. An additional 200 Tamil-origin students from various universities will also participate.

Activities and Exhibitions

The event will feature exhibitions on Sage Agasthyar’s contributions, seminars, workshops, and book releases. Competitions and awareness programs will take place in Tamil Nadu prior to the event.

Government Collaboration

KTS 3.0 is organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with various ministries and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It aims to encourage cultural exchange and learning.

Previous Editions

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam has been celebrated twice before, in 2022 and 2023, with approximately 4000 delegates participating in both editions. The events received positive responses from attendees.