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BHU to host cultural activities ahead of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0; ‘Run for KTS’ planned

Varanasi, Nov 15 (UNI) A series of cultural and creative activities will be organised at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ahead of the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 5.0, aimed at highlighting the shared cultural, spiritual and intellectual heritage of Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
The activities will engage students and the general public while building awareness about the historical and cultural connections between the two regions.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is scheduled to take place from November 28 to December 12, 2026, across Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya. Ahead of the main event, several programmes will be organised on the BHU campus and at prominent public locations across Varanasi.
The planned activities include bhajan clubbing, street plays, rangoli and poster-making competitions, installation art and art exhibitions. While bhajan programmes will showcase the spiritual traditions of Kashi and Tamil Nadu, street plays will highlight shared cultural and social themes.
A special ‘Run for KTS 5.0’ is also proposed to encourage participation among young people and residents. The initiative aims to promote unity, healthy living and cultural connections between the two regions.
The theme of this year's Sangamam is ‘Thirukkural Payilvom’ (Practice Thirukkural). The initiative will introduce young people to the teachings, ethical principles and moral values of the ancient Tamil literary text, Thirukkural.
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