First train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 leaves Kanniyakumari; event in Varanasi 2â15 December
On 29 November 2025 the first special train for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 left Kanniyakumari; the fourth edition runs in Varanasi from 2 to 15 December 2025, with the inauguration at NaMo Ghat.
Summary
Kashi Tamil Sangamam celebrates the civilisational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Its fourth edition (KTS 4.0) is from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi and will be inaugurated on 2 December at NaMo Ghat. The first train left Kanniyakumari with 45 delegates and was to be joined by delegates from Tiruchirappalli and Chennai, making 216 in the first batch. More than 1,500 delegates will take part; the edition coincides with Karthigai Deepam on 4 December.
Key facts
- Event
- Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0
- Dates
- 2â15 December 2025, Varanasi
- Inauguration
- 2 December 2025, NaMo Ghat
- First train
- From Kanniyakumari, 29 November 2025; 216 delegates in first batch
- Total delegates
- 1,500+
- Coincides with
- Karthigai Deepam (4 December)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) was scheduled in Varanasi during:
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Correct answer: B â 2 â 15 December 2025
KTS 4.0 runs from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi, inaugurated at NaMo Ghat on 2 December.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 coincided with which Tamil festival celebrated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B â Karthigai Deepam
PIB notes that KTS 4.0 coincides with Karthigai Deepam, celebrated on 4 December.