Dhokra Shilpkala: Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft- Dhokra Shilpkala Dhokra Shilpkala is believed to be derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, who are the traditional metal smiths of Central India. The origins of Dhokra Shilpkala can be traced back to the tribal communities residing in the regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, […]
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Maa Kamakhya Divya Pariyojana
Maa Kamakhya Divya Pariyojana: The Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Maa Kamakhya Divya Pariyojana (Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor). It has been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. Situated on the Nilachal hills in Guwahati, Assam, Kamakhya temple is a significant pilgrimage centre. The temple is […]
Subika Painting
Subika Painting: Manipur boasts a rich cultural heritage but some of its invaluable art forms like Subika Paintings are on the brink of extinction due to neglect. Subika Paintings is a style of painting which is intricately linked to the Meitei community’s cultural history. It is surviving through its six manuscripts — Subika, Subika Achouba, […]
Dogri Folk Dance
Dogri Folk Dance: The Union Government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Jammu’s Dogri folk dancer Romalo Ram Dogri folk dance is a dance performed in Duggar region of Jammu. It is generally performed by a group of artists whose main leader sings the song as well as dances while others are in the […]
Gyanvapi Mosque Survey Report
Gyanvapi Mosque Survey Report: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) submitted its survey report of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi to the district court in December 2022. The report concludes that remains of an old Hindu temple existed at the site before the construction of the current mosque structure during Aurangzeb’s reign in the […]
Kaushal Bhawan : Inaugration
Kaushal Bhawan : Inaugration President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan. On the occasion, the President visited the exhibition stalls set up by the beneficiaries of various initiatives of the Government such as PM Vishwakarma, PM JANMAN, Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and […]
Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal
Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal: Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal got GI Tag. Nayagarh Kanteimundi Brinjal is known for its prickly thorns on the stems and the whole plant. The green and round fruits contain more seeds as compared to other genotypes. It is famous for its unique taste and relatively short quick cooking time. The plants are resistant […]
Srirangam Temple : Prime Minister Visit
Srirangam Temple: Prime Minister Visit The Prime Minister visited Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, marking the first visit by a serving Prime Minister to the temple, according to temple priests. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, also known as Srirangam Temple, is a Hindu temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Ranganatha, a form […]
Pulikulam Cattle Breed
Pulikulam Cattle Breed: Interest in indigenous cattle breeds like the Pulikulam is reviving which is famous for a local game called Jallikattu in Tamilnadu. Pulikulam Cattle breed is a popular draught and game breed of Tamil Nadu. The cattle originated from Pulikulam; a village located in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It is also known […]
Heritage Corridor Around The Jagannath Temple
Heritage Corridor Around The Jagannath Temple: The Chief Minister of Odisha unveiled a sprawling heritage corridor around the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Jagannath Temple is located in Puri, Odisha. It is one of the most famous and sacred Hindu temples in the world. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of the Hindu deity […]
