Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0

28 November–12 December 2026 | Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya

Registration deadline: 13 November 2026

The fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam will celebrate and strengthen the age-old civilisational bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, two ancient seats of learning connected by centuries of shared knowledge, culture and spiritual traditions. The programme carries forward the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, celebrating India’s cultural oneness and linguistic diversity.

Theme: “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen” (Let’s Learn Thirukkural)

This year’s edition seeks to bring the timeless ethical and moral wisdom of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural closer to young people and learners across India. Through educational engagement, multilingual resources and public outreach, the programme encourages reading, understanding and applying its universal values in everyday life.

Programme Highlights

• Around 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu will undertake an eight-day journey, comprising four days of travel and four days of cultural, academic and spiritual engagements.
• The itinerary will cover Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
• A nationwide Students’ Engagement Programme across 1,000 higher education institutions will promote the study and understanding of Thirukkural.
• Thirukkural experts will conduct interactive sessions in schools and colleges in Varanasi.
• Multilingual resources and digital initiatives will make the teachings of Thirukkural accessible to wider audiences.

Eligibility and Registration

Eligible applicants from Tamil Nadu may apply under seven categories: students; teachers; writers and media professionals; agriculture and allied sectors; professionals and artisans; women; and spiritual leaders. Youth and students are especially encouraged to participate.

Applications must be submitted through the official registration portal by 13 November 2026.

Registration portal: https://kashitamil.iitm.ac.in/

Thirukkural initiatives and resources: https://www.kts.cict.in/