Tamil Sangam Västerås is a non-profit cultural association dedicated to promoting and preserving Tamil language, culture, and traditions among the Tamil community in and around Västerås.
The association was officially started and registered under Västerås Stad in November 2024. In its founding year, 51 families registered as members, reflecting a strong and growing Tamil community committed to unity, heritage, and cultural engagement.
Tamil Sangam Västerås aims to:
- Promote Tamil language, arts, and cultural values
- Organize cultural, educational, and social events
- Create a welcoming platform for families and youth
- Strengthen cultural identity while encouraging integration within Swedish society
Through collective effort and community participation, Tamil Sangam Västerås strives to be a vibrant and inclusive organization for present and future generations.
2026 Board
Chairperson
Hemalatha Elumalai chairperson@tamilsangamvasteras.se
Secretary
Anitha Shanmugasundaram secretary@tamilsangamvasteras.se
Treasurer
Santhosh Damodaran treasurer@tamilsangamvasteras.se
Board Members
Abirami Asshok boardmember1@tamilsangamvasteras.se
Marimuthu V boardmember2@tamilsangamvasteras.se
Auditors
Amarnath Subramanian
Dinakar Sundaram
Nomination Committee
Mohan Kanniappan
2025 Board & Founding Members
Chairperson
Tamilkumari Padmanathan
Secretary
Santhosh Damodaran
Treasurer
Arunmozhi Veerapandiyan
Board Members
Dinakar Sundaram
Alex Suresh
Auditors
Mohan Kanniappan
Santosh Puthanveedu Rajan
Nomination Committee
Amarnath Subramanian