India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
On the third day of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, students from Tamil Nadu took a boat ride through the Sangam in Prayagraj today. Everyone
took a spiritual dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. @EduMinOfIndia #KashiTamilSangamam #ekbharatshreshthabharat pic.twitter.com/qhHRkPYeAT
A group of 200 students, participating in the Kashi Tamil Sangam 4.0 program, arrived in Prayagraj from Kashi today. The group departed for Prayagraj from Kashi via special buses at 8:10 a.m. The program's primary objective is to further strengthen the cultural, spiritual, and historical unity of North and South India and to reinvigorate the spirit of "Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat." The group arrived at the Sangam River at around 12 p.m., where they were given a grand welcome in traditional style. Prominent among those present were Mayor Umesh Chandra Ganesh Keshwani, City Magistrate Vinod Kumar Singh, Divisional Information Officer Indramani Pandey, Assistant District School Inspector Jitendra Pratap Singh, Municipal Corporation Zonal Officer Sanjay Mamgai, Sudesh Sharma of the North Central Zone Cultural Center, ACP Jhusi Vimal Kishore Mishra, and Sub-Inspector Neeraj Mishra.
After welcoming the students, they were respectfully presented with a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, published in Tamil, making this visit of religious and cultural exchange even more meaningful. The cultural evening held on the banks of the Sangam presented a wonderful confluence of diverse art forms from South and North India. Performances of Kajari, Bhajan, and Kathak, along with Tamil folk arts like Kargam, Kavadi, and Marakalaattam, captivated everyone. This spectacle of "Unity through Art" became memorable for all present.
Following the cultural program, the students were divided into two groups and taken to the holy Sangam for a dip. There, they imbibed the divinity of the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Following this spiritual experience, everyone was taken to visit the Shri Bade Hanuman Ji Temple, where they offered prayers with devotion. The group then proceeded to the Swaminarayan Temple, where everyone partook of a feast as prasad. Throughout the day, the students experienced the historical richness, faith, and heritage of Prayagraj. This experience was a unique blend of knowledge, culture, and spirituality.
Mayor Mr. Umesh Chandra Ganesh Keshwani warmly greeted all the guests with "Vadakkam." In his address, he said,
"It is the result of Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi's visionary thinking that today the people of South India are experiencing firsthand the shared culture, traditions, and beliefs of North India. This sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati has become a symbol of love, unity, and respect between North and South India. This message of 'One India, Best India' will be an inspiration for generations to come." After the program concluded, the student delegation of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 departed Prayagraj for Ayodhya Dham.
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