Varanasi,

15 Dec (HS): A spiritual group from Tamil Nadu, participating in the fourth

edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, being held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,

arrived at Hanuman Ghat on Monday. They bathed in the holy Ganges River and

worshipped Mother Ganga amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. After bathing in the

Ganges, the group visited and worshipped the ancient temples located on the

ghat. A guide provided detailed information about the temples' history.

Afterward,

all the Tamil delegates visited the home of Tamil poet Subramania Bharati at

Hanuman Ghat. There, the group met with third-generation members of his family.

The group was eager to learn more about the Tamil poet. They also visited the

library near Subramania Bharati's home and gathered a wealth of information. After

visiting Subramania Bharati's home, the group visited the Kanchi Matha and

learned about its history. The group was excited to see the South Indian temple

in the Hanuman Ghat area. This spiritual group interpreted Kashi in their own

way. Some were remembering their ancestors, while others were emphasizing the

unity of culture and embodying the vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha

Bharat (One India, Best India).

V.K.

Raman, a member of the group, said, We visited the temples and were

amazed to see the similarities between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. The culture here

is identical with our culture. Such events should be held regularly to realize

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Ek Bharat Shreshtha

Bharat.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi