Cultural Unity In Motion: On Pongal, PM Modi Shares Tribute To Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 08:57 IST

The prime minister explained how the Sangamam---a confluence of cultures---exemplifies the shared roots and emotional ties between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office in New Delhi | File Image

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reflected on the deep cultural significance of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam in a blog post, describing it as a living symbol of India’s unity in diversity under the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat initiative.

The prime minister began by recalling his recent visit to Somnath Swabhiman Parv, where people from all over India gathered to commemorate a thousand years of cultural resilience. During the event, he met participants of various cultural Sangamams, including the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, and was moved by their appreciation for these platforms that celebrate India’s diverse heritage.

In his post on the occasion of Pongal, PM Modi shared his personal connection with Tamil culture, noting that one of his few regrets in life is not having learned Tamil. He explained how the Sangamam—a confluence of cultures—exemplifies the shared roots and emotional ties between Kashi (Varanasi) and Tamil Nadu, rooted in centuries of spiritual exchange and literary history, including the influence of the Tamil poet Subramania Bharati in Kashi.

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