Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, An initiative to strengthen ties between Saurashtra and Madurai.
<p>India is a land of diversity. Country quite as diverse, multilingual, and multicultural, yet it is united by the age-old ties of common customs, cultures, and values. In order to stimulate reciprocity and secure a rich value system of unity among the people of different States in a culturally unique country like India, such ties must be strengthened through improved and ongoing mutual engagement between people of various regions and lifestyles.Also Read: First batch of Saurashtra Tamil Sangam representatives boarded the train, leaves for Gujarat.The age-old ties between Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu.As the invasion’s out-turn between 600 and 1000 years ago, many people were compelled to relocate from Saurashtra in Gujarat centuries ago and create new settlements in Tamil Nadu’s districts around Madurai, now known as Tamil Saurashtrian. Today, more than 25 lakh people with Saurashtrian ancestry reside in Tamil Nadu, where they uphold their Saurashtrian identity and culture. When Mohammed G</p>
01:53 PM Apr 17, 2023 IST
India is a land of diversity. Country quite as diverse, multilingual, and multicultural, yet it is united by the age-old ties of common customs, cultures, and values. In order to stimulate reciprocity and secure a rich value system of unity among the people of different States in a culturally unique country like India, such ties must be strengthened through improved and ongoing mutual engagement between people of various regions and lifestyles.
Also Read: First batch of Saurashtra Tamil Sangam representatives boarded the train, leaves for Gujarat.
The age-old ties between Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu.
As the invasion’s out-turn between 600 and 1000 years ago, many people were compelled to relocate from Saurashtra in Gujarat centuries ago and create new settlements in Tamil Nadu’s districts around Madurai, now known as Tamil Saurashtrian. Today, more than 25 lakh people with Saurashtrian ancestry reside in Tamil Nadu, where they uphold their Saurashtrian identity and culture. When Mohammed Ghazni attacked the Somnath temple in 1024 AD, some people fled by sea, and these people are the descendants of those people.
The Saurashtra Tamils have a rich history and culture, and The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam will help preserve and promote it.
#VanakkamSomnath pic.twitter.com/uMj6TLJq95
— Arun Yadav🇮🇳 (@beingarun28) April 17, 2023
This migration was remarkable in the history of India. On the invitation of the King of Madurai, refugees from Somnath, Prabhas-Patan, and Veraval originally settled in the Vijay Nagar empire in modern-day Maharashtra before moving to Tamil Nadu in 1500 AD. They currently reside in 47 towns, including Thanjavur, Madurai, Kumbakonam, Tiruchirapalli, Salem, and Kumbakonam. Despite the 1,000+ years that have passed, they have kept their Saurastrian identity. Their dwellings’ architecture, wedding rituals, bhajans, yagnas, and other aspects of their culture still reflect Saurashtrian tradition.
The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam @STSangamam is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu and Saurashtra, and the Land of Gujarat is proud to be a partner in promoting this cultural exchange. #VanakkamSomnath pic.twitter.com/NgkHBhXhgb
— Harish Sharma (@Sharmaharishji) April 17, 2023
10-Day Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam programme in Gujarat.
A series of special events have been planned to let people reconnect with their ancestral homeland and explore topics including industry, handicraft, education, culture, and sports. The remarkable confluence of two very different cultures and heritages is Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. It intends to promote engagement in cultural exchange between Saurashtra and Tamil Nadu and reunite Tamil-speaking migrants from Saurashtra with their ancestors. Gujarat will host the Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam from April 17–30, 2023.
These events will come about in Gujarat’s Somnath, Dwarka, and the Statue of Unity in Kevadia. The occasion will showcase an exhibition of the handicrafts, handlooms, food, art, and culture of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The event will embrace discussions and seminars on the Ramayana and Mahabharata that are available in Tamil, Saurashtra, and Gujarati literature, as well as classical dance and music, folk music, concerts, and debates.
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