Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Events in Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya from 28 November to 12 December
The Education Ministry reviewed preparations for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 at a meeting at BHU, Varanasi, on 3 November 2026. The event will run from 28 November to 12 December 2026 and will involve people, students and teachers in Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
What this means for you
If you live in Varanasi, Prayagraj or Ayodhya, you may see more visitors from Tamil Nadu, cultural programmes and heavier movement in the city during these dates. Students across the country can take part through a programme run in 1,000 higher education institutions, with details on www.kts.cict.in. The notice does not ask ordinary people to fill any form or pay any money.
Key facts
- Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 will run from 28 November to 12 December 2026.
- This edition's theme is 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Let us practise Thirukkural'.
- About 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu will come, organised into seven groups of about 200 people each.
- The itinerary covers Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
- 50 teachers from Tamil Nadu will teach Thirukkural in schools and colleges during KTS 5.0.
- The KTS 5.0 web portal and delegate registration were launched on 22 October 2026.
What happened
According to the Education Ministry, a high-level meeting was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on 3 November 2026. It reviewed preparations for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 (KTS 5.0) and coordination among different agencies. The meeting was chaired by Smt. Deepti Gaur Mukerjee, Secretary, Department of Higher Education.
Those who attended included BHU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Higher Education) Shri Amit Kumar Ghosh, and senior officials of the Union Education Ministry, the state government, the district administration, BHU and Indian Railways, along with other key stakeholders.
What was discussed
The meeting covered administrative coordination between departments and at the district level. It also discussed the special rail transport arrangement and other logistics by IRCTC, infrastructure facilities, exhibitions, excursions and the cultural programmes to be held under KTS 5.0. Senior ministry officials also visited the event venues, including Namo Ghat, to assess operational preparations.
When and where
The fifth edition of KTS is scheduled from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on the theme ‘Thirukkural Payilvom - Let us practise Thirukkural’. The aim is to bring the timeless moral and character teachings of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural closer to young people and learners across the country.
About 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu will make an eight-day trip, organised into seven groups of about 200 people each, with four days of travel and four days of visits and a planned programme. The itinerary includes Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, with cultural, academic, subject-specific and spiritual activities. 50 teachers from Tamil Nadu will also visit Uttar Pradesh and teach Thirukkural in schools and colleges during KTS 5.0.
What is there for students
A nationwide student engagement programme will be held through 1,000 higher education institutions across the country. It will include structured study, research and campus-based activities to spread the teachings and values of Thirukkural. Details are available on www.kts.cict.in.
Who is organising it
The web portal and the delegate registration process for KTS 5.0 were launched by Union Education Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi on 22 October 2026. The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai, is leading digital outreach, publications and institutional engagement, while IIT Madras and BHU are the nodal coordinating institutions for Tamil Nadu and Kashi respectively.
Questions and answers
When and where is Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 being held?
It will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026. The itinerary includes visits to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.
What is the theme of KTS 5.0?
The theme is 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Let us practise Thirukkural'. The aim is to bring the moral and character teachings of the classical Tamil text Thirukkural closer to young people and learners across the country.
How many participants are coming from Tamil Nadu?
About 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu will come. They will be organised into seven groups of about 200 people each.
Can school and college students take part?
A nationwide student engagement programme will be held through 1,000 higher education institutions across the country. Details are available on www.kts.cict.in.
When did registration for KTS 5.0 open?
The web portal and the process for delegate registration were launched on 22 October 2026.
Source: PIB, "बनारस हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय, वाराणसी में उच्च स्तरीय बैठक में काशी तमिल संगमम 5.0 की तैयारियों की समीक्षा", 4 November 2026. Read the original notice
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