KASHI TAMIL SANGAMAM 2.0, A CIVILISATIONAL WEDDING

THE spirit of Bharat represents the BHAva, RAaga and Taal of its civilisational assets whose historicity, age and manifestations make it undatable and unparalleled.

- S VAIDHYASUBRAMANIAM

Understanding the various dimensions of both the body and spirit of Bharat requires a vision that is unique and bright. The Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) is a binocular vision that captures the essence of Bharat through its civilisational eyes-Kashi and Tamil Nadu. KTS epitomises the 'Ek Bharat, shreshtha Bharat' features and this civilisational tour de force of Prime Minister Modi is an exploration of Bharat's unique civilisational continuum and the cultural unity.

The PM's inaugural address at the second edition of KTS on December 17 connected modern technology with ancient wisdom he used an artificial intelligence tool to auto-translate his opening remarks in a seamless manner. This flagged off Kashi-Tamil Nadu's timeless and multi-dimensional connect. KTS is a confluence of sorts presented to the people from Tamil Nadu in newer avatars.

There is evidence that connects various dots and paints a marvellous fabric of an old relationship. The strength of the relationship lies in mutual enrichment between Kashi and Tamil Nadu through spirituality, literature, temple culture, business, music, poetry, art and cuisine. Let us explore some of these connections.