Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'
On 22 October 2026, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on the theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'.
Summary
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the registration portal for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0) on 22 October 2026. KTS 5.0 will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on the theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen', to take the ethical wisdom of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural to young learners. Around 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu, in seven groups of about 200 each, will visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya. The programme, first held in 2022 under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, is organised by the Ministry of Education with IIT Madras and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) among its partners.
Key facts
- Event
- Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 (fifth edition)
- Dates
- 28 November - 12 December 2026
- Theme
- 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'
- Portal launched by
- Pralhad Joshi, Union Education Minister (22 October 2026)
- Participants
- About 1,400 from Tamil Nadu in 7 groups of ~200
- Itinerary
- Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ayodhya
- First edition
- 2022
- Organiser
- Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education; with IIT Madras, BHU, CICT Chennai, UP Government
- Spirit
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen
In which year was the first Kashi Tamil Sangamam held?
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Correct answer: D — 2022
Which Union Minister launched the registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 on 22 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Pralhad Joshi