 Early Times Report
Chennai, Dec 23: Pondicherry University inaugurated the ten-day “Tamil Karkkalam” (Let’s Learn Tamil) workshop under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 at the Subramaniya Bharathiyar School of Tamil Language and Literature, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai. This national initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, promotes cultural integration and Tamil heritage among students nationwide.
Thirty students with faculty coordinators from Uttar Pradesh institutions attended. Prof. M. Karunanidhi, Head of the Department, welcomed the gathering, followed by a traditional “kuthuvilakku” lamp-lighting by dignitaries and Banaras Hindu University’s program coordinator, Dean Prof. Dr. Sudlai Muthu delivered the keynote.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. P. Prakash Babu inaugurated the event, stressing multilingualism in curricula and calling on students to learn Tamil “with heart rather than tongue and intellect” inside and outside classrooms. He highlighted ancient spiritual ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, stating cultural North-South exchanges strengthen national integrity.
His Holiness Sri Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal, 20th Pontiff of Mailam Pommapura Adheenam, encouraged participants, linking Kashi to Thirupnathazh Madam and praising Tamil alphabets’ simplicity. The Vice-Chancellor and His Holiness honored attendees with shawls and memorial bags; Dr. A. Lakshmi Duttai, Assistant Professor and coordinator, gave the vote of thank. |
