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'Our Country Celebrates Diversity': PM Modi During Closing Ceremony Of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam

Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: The 10-day confluence witnessed more than 3000 Saurashtrain Tamils attending the event in Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the book  'Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih' via video conferencing during the closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam on Wednesday.

According to ANI, “PM Modi launches the book 'Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih' by Shree Somnath Sanskrit University during the closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, via video conferencing.”

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After the inauguration, PM Modi said, “At this time when the unity of our country is taking shape through the great festivals like Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam, Sardar Sahab must have been sending blessings to us all. This celebration of country's unity is also fulfilling the dreams of lakhs of freedom fighters whose sacrificed their lives to see 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.”

We have been nurturing the tradition of the 'Sangam' since centuries, PM said adding that our country encapsulates and celebrates diversity right from her Faith to Spirituality. “We celebrate different languages, different arts, different cultures, religions and customs,” he said.

Modi said: “Just like the convergence of streams gives rise to creation of a Sangam, our Kumbhs have been the Sangams for ideas and cultures of our diversities. Every such thing has played an immensely significant role in shaping us, our country. Such is the power of the Sangam!”

“Through this great Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam, we are revisiting the priceless memories of the Past, visiting the affinity and experiences of the Present, and resolutions and inspirations for the Future!” he said.

The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam that began on April 17 is set to end on April 26 (Wednesday) at Somnath. The 10-day confluence witnessed more than 3000 Saurashtrain Tamils attending the event in Gujarat. The event was mainly held to celebrate the links between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

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