Dhimsa Dance: Guinness World Records as the largest Dhimsa dance A recent performance of the traditional Dhimsa dance by more than 13,000 tribal women and girl students at the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram was recognised by Guinness World Records as the “largest Dhimsa dance”. It is a popular tribal dance performed by […]
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Lohagad Fort
Lohagad Fort: A video showing a local resident confronting a group of tourists for allegedly smoking cigarettes at Maharashtra’s historic Lohagad Fort has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider discussion on responsible tourism and the need to protect heritage monuments. Lohagad, also known as Iron Fort, is a hill fort located near Lonavala […]
Pithora Painting : GI Tag
Pithora Painting : GI Tag The Pithora painting, a centuries-old wall art tradition of Gujarat’s Rathwa tribal community, recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Pithora Painting is a traditional tribal wall art that has originated in the tribal regions of Gujarat, mainly in Panchmahal and Chhota Udaipur. It is done by tribes such as […]
Tripura Sarinda
Tripura Sarinda: A bamboo and cane artisan from Tripura is showcasing the state’s traditional bamboo musical instruments, including the recently GI-tagged sarinda, at the national-level handicrafts and handloom exhibition ‘Indi Haat 2026’ in New Delhi. Tripura Sarinda is a bowed string musical instrument which is crafted from a single block of wood with a hollow […]
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List
Sarnath : UNESCO World Heritage List The “Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” got inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sarnath is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is counted among the holy pilgrimage sites of Buddhism. It is described in ancient Buddhist scriptures such as Rishipattan, Ishipatana, Mrigadava. It is now India’s 45th and […]
Harishchandragad Fort
Harishchandragad Fort: Four tourists from Mumbai were seriously injured recently during a landslide while they were descending the Harishchandragad fort in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. Harishchandragad Fort is a hill fort located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The fort originally dates back to the 6th century during the rule of the Kalchuri dynasty. The […]
Narwar Fort
Narwar Fort: A daring overnight theft at Madhya Pradesh’s Narwar Fort has left authorities scrambling after a 3,000 kg Scindia-era cannon was recently stolen by an armed gang. Narwar Fort is a historical fort located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. It is spread atop the Vindhya ranges. Madhav National Park is located a […]
Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple
Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple: The oft-used phrase “rising like a phoenix from the ashes” finds its perfect expression in the story of the Abathsahayeswarar Temple at Thukkachi, near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district. The Thukkachi Abatsahayesvar Temple, also known as Abathsahayeswarar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated on the banks of […]
Mahabodhi Temple
Mahabodhi Temple: The Mahabodhi Temple received donations worth nearly Rs 2 crore in a six-day census of donation boxes, including Rs 1.5 crore from Indian and Rs 50 lakh from foreign countries. Mahabodhi Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, on the banks of the Niranjana River. It is one of […]
Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple
Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple: The Prime Minister recently visited the Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple during his three-day State visit to Seychelles. Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. It is the only Hindu temple in Seychelles. The temple was built in 1992 by the […]
