In order to promote the age-old linkages of Tamil Nadu with other regions of the country, the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam has been launched following the tremendous success of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
According to the official website of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, it is another unique exercise to showcase the oneness of India to the world through the tradition and culture preserved and assimilated by Saurashtra Tamils over the years.
It is an initiative by the Government of India and Gujarat Government to uphold and strengthen the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (One India, Excellent India). The 15 day event is being done in partnership with National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli.
The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam will happen in Somnath, Gujarat from 17 April 2023 to 30 April 2023.
During this period, participants from Tamil Nadu will immerse themselves in pilgrimage tours, seminars, fests and cultural programmes.
On the auspicious occassion of Tamil New Year, a special train started its journey from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, to Veraval, Gujarat, boarding 158 delegates from Madurai. 84 and 46 people have joined from Trichy and Chennai Egmore.
On the special occasion of Puthandu, a special journey commenced from Madurai to Veraval. The #STSangamam is one of the most anticipated events and has created a very positive atmosphere. https://t.co/IDtxHRu6QS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 15, 2023
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi flagged off the train from Chennai Egmore station. BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai too participated and met the participants on the train.
தமிழ்நாட்டின் பல ஆயிரம் சகோதர சகோதரிகள் தங்களின் ஆயிரம் ஆண்டுகள் தொடர்பை இணைக்க சௌராஷ்டிராவிற்கு கலாசார யாத்திரை மேற்கொண்டுள்ளனர். அவர்களின் உற்சாகம் மிக்க முதல் குழு சென்னை எழும்பூர் ரயில் நிலையத்தில் கொடியசைத்து அனுப்பி வைக்கப்பட்டது. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/7fObQD6110
— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) April 15, 2023
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