TN delegates immerse in Kashi culture, explore Subramaniam Bharati’s legacy

Varanasi: A group of writers from Tamil Nadu participating in Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 on Sunday morning took a dip in the Ganga at Hanuman Ghat, where acharyas (scholars) explained the history of various ghats along the river Ganga to them. After the holy dip, the group visited and worshipped at ancient temples located on the ghat.Everyone was given information about the temples' history, divinity, grandeur, and heritage. Subsequently, the Tamil delegates visited Subramaniam Bharati's house located at Hanuman Ghat. There, they met with his family members. The writers' group showed great curiosity to learn more.The delegates from Tamil Nadu, in the third batch of the KTS 4.0, also toured the library near Subramaniam Bharati's house and gathered considerable information about it. After touring Subramaniam Bharati's house, the writers' group reached Kanchi Math and learned about its history. The teachers' group appeared excited to see the South Indian temple in Kashi.Pandit Venkat Raman Ghanapathi says that Kashi and Tamil Nadu share a deep relationship, and this sangamam is not just a fortnight-long event but centuries old. A mini Tamil Nadu resides at Kashi's Hanuman Ghat, Kedarghat, and Harishchandra Ghat. Not just one or two, but thousands of families from different states of South India live here, reflecting the sweet relationship between these two states. At Hanuman Ghat alone, more than 150 houses belong to Tamil families, in whose lanes Kashi Tamil Sangamam happens every day.BS Subramaniam stated that Lord Shankara gave the teaching of Advaita to Adi Shankaracharya in Kashi. A math of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham is also established in Kashi. Numerous works are being done by the Peetham for the Vedas and scriptures. Hundreds of people emerged from the Peetham to preserve Sanatan culture. The students here, after completing their studies, are strengthening Sanatan culture not just across the country but throughout the world. Looking at the spires of Dravidian-style temples in Kashi, one can immediately identify which deity's temple it is.