India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat," Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 will be held in Varanasi from December 2nd . The entire event is being organized under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. The event is being hosted by Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi. Prior to the event, several programs are being organized to engage people .

In this context, a grand " Installation Art Competition - 2025" was organized on the sacred banks of Namo Ghat , with the primary objective of celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu. Based on the theme "Celebrating the Cultures of Kashi and Tamil Nadu," this competition attracted over 50 students from BHU and other colleges . The competition ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants participated in both individual and group settings. The installation art pieces presented at the event depicted temple architecture , glimpses of Dravidian and Nagara styles , the vibrancy of Kashi's streets , the spiritual scenes of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple , the dynamic figure of Nataraja, and elements of Tamil Nadu's traditional dance and music. Using wood , clay , fabric , metal , lanterns , jute, and recycled materials , the artists creatively expressed the deep connection between cultural unity and traditions.

Program coordinators , Assistant Professor Saheb Ram Tudu and Dr. Ashish Kumar Gupta of the Faculty of Visual Arts, explained that the competition's objective was not only to give students artistic freedom but also to provide them with an experiential understanding of Indian cultural diversity. They emphasized the need to convey the historical and spiritual connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu to the new generation through art. Local citizens and tourists also attended in large numbers to enjoy this cultural art festival. The beauty of Namo Ghat and the creative expressions of the artists made it a memorable event. The program's success demonstrated that art acts as a bridge between two cultures, strengthening the common threads of unity , harmony, and tradition.

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