Shekhawati Havelis: The state government announced recently that the historic and richly frescoed havelis of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list. Havelis are old mansions or large townhouses constructed around an open courtyard. The name comes from the Arabic hawali, a “private space,” since they were originally enclosed family dwellings. This […]
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Barakuru
Barakuru: A historically significant Siditale hero stone has been recently discovered at Barakuru during an epigraphical survey of the Panchalingeshwara Temple. Barakuru, also known as Barkur, is an ancient historical port town located in Udupi district, Karnataka. It is situated on the banks of the river Sita. The place was called by several names in […]
Poompuhar
Poompuhar: The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) commenced the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off the coast of Poompuhar, the ancient port city once known as Kaveripoompattinam, in Mayiladuthurai district recently. Poompuhar, or Puhar, is a town in the Mayiladuthurai district in the state of Tamil Nadu. ‘Puhar’ in Tamil means the […]
Corded Ware Culture
Corded Ware Culture: Archaeologists near Wrocław, Poland, recently discovered a 42-tooth necklace with an adult male skeleton, stone weapons and human skull remains, offering new insights into the Corded Ware culture. The Corded Ware culture was a large group of ancient people who lived across Europe between about 3000 BC and 2350 BC. This time […]
Thiksey Monastery
Thiksey Monastery: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the historic Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh. Thiksey Monastery is one of the largest and most prominent monastic complexes located in central Ladakh. It was founded in 1433 which belongs to the Gelug sect. It was founded by Spon Palden Sherabwith his Master Jangsem Sherab Zang (the […]
Guruvayur Temple
Guruvayur Temple: A record 416 marriages were solemnised at Guruvayur Temple on a single day recently. Guruvayur Temple, also known as the Dwarka of the South, is a Hindu temple located in the small town of Guruvayur, in the Thrissur District of Kerala. It is dedicated to Guruvayurappan, a beloved form of Lord Vishnu worshipped […]
Medak Fort
Medak Fort: In a rare honour, the postal department launched a postal cover and a postal stamp on the historical Medak fort recently. It is a historic hill fort located in Medak town, Telangana. The fort was built during the 12th century under the reign of the Kakatiya ruler, Pratapa Rudra, and it was initially […]
Amphora
Amphora: A Roman shipwreck over 2,100 years old has been recently located off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, Sicily, Italy, about five kilometers offshore and at a depth of 46 meters, with a cargo of around 500 amphorae. Amphora is an ancient vessel form used as a storage jar, particularly in Mediterranean cultures. It […]
What is Phulkari?
What is Phulkari? Several years after Punjab’s traditional embroidery, Phulkari, secured the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag, the craftspersons who keep the centuries-old practice alive continue to struggle for recognition and a sustainable livelihood. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a traditional embroidery art of Punjab. There are various theories about the origin of phulkari. Some […]
Kalaburagi Fort
Kalaburagi Fort: The MP for Kalaburagi recently met Union Culture Minister and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed ₹20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort. Kalaburagi Fort, also known as Gulbarga Fort, is a historic fort located in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. It was initially constructed by Raja Gulchand, […]
