Varanasi, 6 Dec (HS): A third group from Tamil Nadu arrived in

Kashi on Saturday to participate in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0. The group

arrived at Varanasi Railway Station by special train. The third group is

composed of writers. Upon landing at the station, they were welcomed with the

playing of the drum, a shower of flowers, and chants of Har Har

Mahadev and Vanakkam Kashi, as per Kashi tradition.

State Cabinet Minister Anil

Rajbhar and administrative officials were present during the welcome. The group

was greeted with information about Kashi's cultural affinity and the historical

Tamil-Kashi ties. The Tamil team members were elated by the traditional welcome

at the station. Many expressed their unforgettable warmth and spiritual

atmosphere in Kashi. The sound of the Damru drum playing filled the entire

complex with Shiva, clearly demonstrating the cultural unity of Kashi and Tamil

Nadu.

According to the program's

schedule, the group from Tamil Nadu will visit and worship at the Shri Kashi

Vishwanath Dham on Saturday. They will then visit the banks of the Ganges, the

ghats, and the city's major cultural and educational sites. Organizing

committee members stated that special programs have been designed to introduce

the guests to Kashi's rich heritage, art, culture, and spirituality.

It

is worth noting that the Kashi Tamil Sangamam aims to revive the

ancient cultural, religious, and educational ties between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.

This is its fourth edition, with representatives from various fields—education,

culture, literature, arts, and industry—participating.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi