Varanasi: A delegation of Banaras Hindu University students pursuing diploma in Tamil language on Monday embarked on a ten-day tour to Tamil Nadu on the invitation of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi.
The TN Governor, during his visit to the BHU for the valedictory function of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in December, 2022, had interacted with the Tamil students, faculty and staff of the university. The month-long Sangamam, organized to celebrate the ancient connect between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, saw people from both the sides interact with each other and rediscover the deep cultural and spiritual bonds. During the interaction programme, TN Governor had offered to invite non-Tamil students from various faculties who are pursuing Tamil language, for Tamil Darshan.
According to the BHU spokesperson, as a part of the visit, a delegation comprising 18 students left for the state. Two faculty members Dr Jagadeesan T and Dr Vignesh Ananth S from the department of Indian Languages are accompanying the students. The tour from April 4 to 12 entails visits to key cities and places of historical, cultural and spiritual significance and important institutions like university departments, museums, libraries. The visit will provide a glimpse of the rich and diverse heritage of Tamil Nadu to non-Tamil students as well as an opportunity for them to have a closer look at life, culture and other aspects of the state.
The TN Governor, during his visit to the BHU for the valedictory function of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in December, 2022, had interacted with the Tamil students, faculty and staff of the university. The month-long Sangamam, organized to celebrate the ancient connect between Kashi and Tamil Nadu, saw people from both the sides interact with each other and rediscover the deep cultural and spiritual bonds. During the interaction programme, TN Governor had offered to invite non-Tamil students from various faculties who are pursuing Tamil language, for Tamil Darshan.
According to the BHU spokesperson, as a part of the visit, a delegation comprising 18 students left for the state. Two faculty members Dr Jagadeesan T and Dr Vignesh Ananth S from the department of Indian Languages are accompanying the students. The tour from April 4 to 12 entails visits to key cities and places of historical, cultural and spiritual significance and important institutions like university departments, museums, libraries. The visit will provide a glimpse of the rich and diverse heritage of Tamil Nadu to non-Tamil students as well as an opportunity for them to have a closer look at life, culture and other aspects of the state.