Drawing a parallel between Varanasi and Nadu, Chief MinisterYogi Adityanath said thatIndian culturehas been equally preserved in the ancient city and Tamil Nadu.
Speaking at the inauguration of theKashi Tamil Sangamamwhich was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi on Saturday, the CM said that through the Sangamam, people would get to witness the centuries-old bond of knowledge and ancient civilizational connect between the North and South.
The CM said that among the two languages that are believed to have emerged from the mouth ofLord Shiva, Tamil and Sanskrit are equally known for their rich literature.
Linking Varanasi with the South, the CM said that there is an ancient temple of Lord Vishwanath in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Tenkasi means Kashi of the South, he said and added that due to the religious importance of Kashi, people from all parts of the country have been visiting the city for millennia.