Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 2026: What Makes This Year's Thirukkural Theme Special? Check Dates

• Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 2026 Registration Begins; Know Details About Theme, Dates & Venues

Tamil Nadu: Ministry of Education, Government of India will be organising the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam on November 28 to December 12, 2026 to showcase the culture, knowledge and civilisation of Tamil Nadu and Kashi. This year's edition will focus on the theme ‘Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen’ to encourage students and young individuals to learn about the ancient teachings of Thirukkural.

The programme will aim to strengthen the historic connection between two of India's most renowned centres of knowledge. Participants will also have an opportunity to experience cultural exchanges, academic interaction and multi-lingual learning. The event will be held at Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. The registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 was launched by Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi on October 22, 2026. Qualified participants from Tamil Nadu can register for the programme through the portal. The last date to register is November 13, 2026.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 2026 Details

The fifth edition will centre around the classic Tamil literature Thirukkural. The initiative will encourage younger generations to learn about the moral values of Thirukkural through academic activities, interactive sessions and multi-lingual resources. Check out the details below:

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 Theme

This year's theme is ‘Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen’ which means 'Let's Learn Thirukkural'. The theme focuses on the importance of Thirukkural, a classic Tamil literary work written by the poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. The text contains 1330 couplets and discusses three main aspects of life: Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth) and Inbam (love). This edition will focus on getting the text into the classroom and colleges.

The Central Institute of Classical Tamil will support this initiative through multi-lingual educational resources. The Thirukkural has been translated into all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 Details

The 2026 edition will see participants from Tamil Nadu (around 1400 individuals) travel and engage in academic activities. Participants will be split into 7 groups of around 200 individuals and will spend 8 days in total with 4 days travelling and 4 days visiting and participating in activities.

Participants will visit three key locations:

• Varanasi: Cultural, academic and spiritual activities to highlight the connection between Kashi and Tamil Nadu.
• Prayagraj: Visiting and participating in activities.
• Ayodhya: Spiritual and cultural activities.

Approximately 50 teachers from Tamil Nadu will also participate. They will visit schools and colleges in Uttar Pradesh to teach students about the teachings of Thirukkural

One of the key highlights of the initiative will be the Students' Engagement Programme. 1000 Higher Education Institutions will be involved. The initiative will encourage students from various disciplines to learn about the text, conduct research and share the teachings.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 Students' Engagement Programme

One of the key additions to this year's edition will be students from Higher Education Institutions across India. 1000 Higher Education Institutions will select one student through an internal process. The selected students will learn about the Thirukkural through multi-lingual resources and participate in academic activities. The students will:

• Be assessed internally.
• One student will be selected based on merit.
• Students will attend an online academic orientation session with lectures in multiple languages.
• Students will have 1 month to research & write.
• They will create a research paper/report.
• Students will present in their colleges.

The resources will be available in 22 Indian languages and English so students can understand the classic text in their preferred language.

Institutions must complete registration by November 15. Assessments will be conducted later in November. (Source: Updated KTS 5.0 Portal).

Who Can Participate?

The Ministry of Education is inviting eligible applicants from Tamil Nadu to participate. There are 7 categories:

• Students
• Teachers
• Writers/Media
• Agriculture & Allied Sector
• Professionals/Artisans
• Women
• Spiritual Leaders
• Encouraging youth and students to participate.

Those wishing to join the delegation should complete the application form on the portal. This must be completed by November 13. The Students' Engagement Programme will be conducted through an internal process.

How to Register?

Those wishing to participate can do so by following the steps below:

• Go to the registration portal: kashitamil.iitm.ac.in
• Find the registration section for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0.
• Select your category.
• Complete your personal/professional details.
• Complete the application.
• Double check your information and save your confirmation.

Those wishing to find out more about the programme can visit the official KTS 5.0 website.

FAQs

Q1. What is the date for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0?

The date for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is from 28th November to 12th December 2026.

Q2. What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0?

The theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”, which means “Let’s Learn Thirukkural”.

Q3. What is the deadline for registration for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0?

The registration deadline for eligible individual participants from Tamil Nadu is 13th November 2026.

Q4. Where will Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 be conducted?

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 will cover Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.

Q5. Who is the organizer for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0?

The organizer for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), Chennai is the implementing agency.

Q6. How many participants are expected to be from Tamil Nadu?

About 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu are expected to attend the program in seven groups of about 200 each.

Q7. What is the Students' Engagement Programme of KTS 5.0?

This is a national level academic program which aims to engage 1000 higher educational institutions. Each of these institutions select one meritorious student for research on Thirukkural and engage in activities on campus.

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