Delhi celebrated Tamil Nadu Day with a vibrant cultural programme at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday, showcasing the state’s rich artistic and cultural traditions through captivating performances of Bharatanatyam, Karagattam, Kavadi Attam and Karagam folk dances. The event, featuring 20 artists, included devotional performances dedicated to Goddess Mariamman and Lord Murugan, drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while extending her greetings on the occasion, described Tamil Nadu Day as a celebration of India’s cultural diversity, glorious traditions and national unity.
Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s contribution to the nation, Gupta said the state has played a pivotal role in taking Indian culture to the global stage through its classical language, literature, music, dance and architectural heritage.
“Tamil Nadu Day is a celebration of India’s cultural diversity, glorious traditions and national unity. Tamil Nadu has given Indian culture global recognition through its rich language, literature, classical music, Bharatanatyam and magnificent architectural heritage,” she said.
Highlighting the state’s economic achievements, Gupta said Tamil Nadu continues to be among the country’s leading centres for electronics, defence manufacturing, maritime trade, information technology, nuclear energy and scientific research.
She noted that educational, economic and cultural ties between Delhi and Tamil Nadu have grown steadily, with students from the southern state making significant contributions at universities and national institutions in the capital.
Emphasising the importance of cultural exchanges, she said, “Grand celebrations of Tamil festivals and cultural events are organised in Delhi. Festivals such as Pongal and performances of Bharatanatyam strengthen the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and reinforce the bonds of national unity.”
The Chief Minister also extended her best wishes to the people of Tamil Nadu, saying that India’s greatest strength lies in its unity in diversity, a spirit that will continue to propel the nation towards greater progress and prosperity.
Minister for Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra said the Delhi government is celebrating the State Days of all states in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
“Under the leadership of Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, Delhi is celebrating the State Days of all states in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’,” Mishra said.
He added that Tamil festivals, traditional celebrations and cultural programmes, including Carnatic music performances, are helping younger generations connect with Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage.
He also highlighted the role of prominent temples in Delhi, including Uttara Swami Malai Temple, Lord Ayyappa Temple, Venkateswara Balaji Temple and Devi Karumariamman Temple, in preserving and promoting the Tamil language, traditions and culture through regular religious observances and annual festivals.