What are Petroglyphs? A team of archaeologists recently discovered petroglyphs engraved on a granite rock near the recently restored umbrella stone site at Peralam-Kozhummal in Kannur district, Kerala. Petroglyphs (also known as rock engravings) are symbolic images sculpted or engraved on the surface of rocks by removing material from its surface layer with instruments of […]
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Ramappa Temple
Ramappa Temple: The Kakatiya Heritage Trust has expressed concern over a proposed open-cast mining project by Singareni, alleging that it could pose a threat to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake. Ramappa Temple is located in the state of Telangana. It was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya […]
New Additions to India’s UNESCO Tentative List
New Additions to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the inclusion of five new heritage properties and serial transnational proposals to India’s UNESCO Tentative List. With these new additions, India’s total count on the Tentative List has increased to 78. Newly Added Sites to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: Bagh Cave […]
What is Kaladi?
What is Kaladi? The Union Minister of State in PMO recently stated that the “Kaladi”, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, has reached the commercial threshold for local and global consumption. Kaladi known as Kalari cheese or the “mozzarella of the Himalayas”, it is a traditional dairy product […]
Modhera Sun Temple
Modhera Sun Temple: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the thousand-year history of Gujar Modhera Sun Temple, recalling its destruction during invasions and its subsequent reconstruction, while also highlighting the village’s transformation into India’s first 24×7 s village. Modhera Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the solar deity Surya located at Modhera village […]
Musical Instrument Mandar : GI Tag
Musical Instrument Mandar : GI Tag Jharkhand’s traditional folk percussion instrument, the ‘Mandar’, has officially been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.It is a traditional, centuries-old double-headed barrel/cylindrical folk drum (percussion instrument) crafted primarily from red clay and leather, recognized as one of the oldest musical heritage instruments […]
Etruscan Civilization
Etruscan Civilization: Archaeologists recently unearthed a monumental 2,700-year-old tomb at Vulci, an important ancient Etruscan town north of Rome. Etruscan Civilization was a pre-Roman Mediterranean civilization that flourished between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Etruscans, also known as the Tyrrhenians, inhabited the area that is now Italy. Their country was called Tuscia, or […]
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka
Tulu Accorded 2nd Official Language Status in Karnataka: The Karnataka government has granted Tulu the status of the second additional administrative language in the State. The status will apply specifically to the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, where Tulu is widely spoken. The government will allocate Rs 82 lakh annually for translation, training […]
Vasai Fort
Vasai Fort: Several Ganesh idols immersed in an artificial pond were allegedly found dumped near the jetty at Vasai Fort recently, sparking outrage among residents.Vasai Fort, also known as the Bassein Fort, is an ancient fort located at Vasai in the suburbs of North Mumbai, Maharashtra.It overlooks the confluence of the Ulhas River.Surrounded by the […]
Bidriware
Bidriware: It was observed that Bidriware, the centuries-old metal craft is facing fresh pressure from the rising prices of silver, copper, and zinc. Bidriware is a form of metal handicraft which has been made for centuries by artisans from Karnataka’s Bidar district. It is renowned for its intricate, handcrafted designs. The origin of Bidriware as […]
