Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announcing the details of Kashi Tamil Sangamam on January 14, 2025. Photo: YouTube/@PIB India

Announcing the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam’s third edition— Rishi Agastya — Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the event will be held from February 15 till February 24, with the registration process now live.

Kashi Tamil Sangam will be held in the background of Kumbh Mela, Mr. Pradhan said and spoke on the focal point of the Sangamam — the philosophy of Agastya.

Union Education Ministry is the key organiser of the event, to be held in Namo Ghat in Varanasi. A document on Agastya temples in Tamil Nadu and another one in Siddha medicines will be released during the event, Mr. Pradhan said.

The last date of registration will be February 1. The participants will be selected after a Tamil quiz programme on February 2.

The Centre expects 1,200 delegates in this year.