Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 Inaugurated
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Thematic Focus: BEFORE, the event celebrated general historical and cultural connections between the two regions. NOW, it specifically focuses on the legacy of Maharishi Agasthyar and the Siddha system of medicine.
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Pilgrimage Itinerary: BEFORE, delegates primarily toured Varanasi and nearby sites. NOW, the itinerary officially integrates visits to the 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
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Delegate Demographics: BEFORE, the program exclusively ferried participants currently residing in Tamil Nadu. NOW, it includes an additional cohort of 200 Tamil-origin students studying in various Central Universities across India.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements regarding the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 is/are correct? 1. The central theme of the third edition focused on the legacy and philosophy of Maharishi Agasthyar. 2. The nodal agency for coordinating the academic and registration aspects of the event is IIT Madras.