On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the shared history of Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu provides assurance that India has the ability to innovate even in the most difficult circumstances. PM Modi said via video conferencing at the closing ceremony of the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam that the Sangamam is a confluence of nationalist fervour of Sardar Patel and Subramania Bharati.
“At this time when the unity of our country is taking shape through the great festivals like Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam, Sardar Sahab must have been sending blessings to us all. This celebration of the country’s unity is also fulfilling the dreams of lakhs of freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives to see ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’,” PM Modi said.
He said that during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav the country is witnessing a new cultural tradition like Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam.
The Prime Minister further added that there is need for harmony and shunning cultural clashes. “We have to emphasize coordination, not cultural clashes. We don’t have to take forward the struggles and confluences. We don’t want to find differences… we want to make emotional connections. This is the immortal tradition of India which takes everyone along and moves ahead with inclusiveness, accepts everyone and moves forward,” PM Modi said.
Modi mentioned the power of the Sangam, saying that just as the convergence of streams creates a Sangam, the Kumbhs have been Sangams for diverse ideas and cultures.
“We have been nurturing the tradition of the ‘Sangam’ for centuries. Just like the convergence of streams gives rise to the creation of a Sangam, our Kumbhs have been the Sangams for ideas and cultures of our diversities. Every such thing has played an immensely significant role in shaping us, our country. Such is the power of the Sangam!” he said.
“Today, in the golden age of independence, we are witnessing a new tradition of cultural events like Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam. This confluence is the confluence of Narmada and Vaigai. This Sangam is the confluence of Dandiya and Kolattam,” PM Modi added.
PM Modi launches book ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih’
PM Modi launched the book ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih’ by Shree Somnath Sanskrit University during the closing ceremony.
The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam advances this vision by celebrating Gujarat and Tamil Nadu’s shared culture and heritage. Many people migrated to Tamil Nadu from the Saurashtra region centuries ago. According to a PMO statement, the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam allowed Saurashtrian Tamils to reconnect with their roots.
Over 3000 Saurashtrian Tamils arrived in Somnath on a special train during the 10-day confluence. The programme began on April 17, and the closing ceremony will now take place on April 26 at Somnath.
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