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will be organised at Somnath, Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam
Dwarka, Porbandar, Statue of
Unity, and the attendees will
be welcomed by the people of
Saurashtra along the way and
at the railway station. Traditional
cultural programs will be held
in universities, showcasing both
Tamil and Gujarati cultures.
Additionally, Textile Expos will
be held to provide a glimpse
into the diverse textiles of both
regions.
The people of Saurashtra
have adopted many lifestyles
in Tamil Nadu since they settled
there 1,000 years ago. The
Maharaja of Madurai granted
them land space, and they
integrated into Tamil Nadu's
way of life. Rasam is now a part
of their food, and they intend
to share their traditional dish
from Gujarat, fafda. With many
such interesting exchanges,
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is bringing together the best
of both worlds. In Saurashtra,
arrangements have been made
for visitors from Tamil Nadu to
participate in this confluence,
where they will be invited to share
their cuisine and rekindle the
age-old relationship between
the two regions through the lens
of culture, tradition and heritage.
All this, and more, will
strengthen the relationship
between the two regions,
thereby giving an impetus to
harmonizing the nation and
nurturing the true essence of 'Ek
Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
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