India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Assi Ghat was a special attraction on Tuesday as part of the activities organised under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, where the steps of the ghat were adorned with colourful rangolis. Students from various educational institutions participated enthusiastically in the rangoli competition organised as part of this 15-day programme organised by the Ministry of Education. The aim of the competition was to highlight the historical, cultural and spiritual links between Kashi and Tamil Nadu through visual arts.
The students participating in the competition captured the grandeur of the temples of Kashi and South India, the traditions of singing and playing instruments, and the captivating scenes of classical dance through color. These paintings created at Assi Ghat not only showcased art but also served as a medium to understand the deep roots of South Indian culture. The intricate skills involved in creating the rangoli, the combination of colors, and the selection of religious and cultural symbols continued to captivate the audience.
Mukesh Mishra, a student who participated in the competition, said that the event gave him an opportunity to closely understand the civilization, temple architecture, and cultural diversity of South India. He said, "To create the rangoli, we searched the internet for various temples and their art styles. This taught us a lot. We found the form and structure of South Indian temples to be very beautiful."
Priya, a student at Kashi Vidyapeeth, also shared her experience, saying that creating the rangoli gave her the opportunity to study the traditions, music, and dance characteristics of South India. Priya said, "Kashi and Tamil Nadu are both heritage centers of Indian culture. This competition taught us that India's diversity is its greatest strength."
Similarly, participant Anupriya said that the program not only gave her the opportunity to learn art but also allowed her to experience cultural bridges. She said, "This program, organized by the Ministry of Education, is wonderful. This 15-day confluence connects us with the history, traditions, and social life of Kashi and South India. The temple rangolis we created symbolize our cultural unity."
According to the organizers, the primary objective of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 is to rekindle the centuries-old ties between North and South India. Creative competitions like these not only ignite an awareness of the arts among young people but also help them understand the importance of their cultural heritage.
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