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Tamil guests to witness grandeur of Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj, Feb 14 (UNI) The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, scheduled from February 16 to 24, will serve as a bridge between the cultures of North and South India at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh.
The event will bring guests from South India to experience the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh. This third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam will further the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
The event is being organised to revive the historical and cultural ties between Varanasi and Tamil Nadu, both of which were significant centres of education and culture in ancient India. The Kashi Tamil Sangamam aims to strengthen the spirit of unity in diversity, particularly enhancing the deep-rooted connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
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