Kateel Yakshagana Mela: A century-old Yakshagana mela in Dakshina Kannada will resume its all-night performances following approval from the Karnataka High Court. Kateel Yakshagana mela is a famous Yakshagana troupe started in the mid-19th century. The Yakshagana troupe, Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagaana Dashavatara Mandali, popularly known as Kateel Mela is an important ‘Harake Seva’ (hosting […]
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Prasadam
Prasadam: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare recently inaugurated the country’s first healthy & hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam’, at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Prasadam is the country’s first “Healthy and Hygienic Food Street”. It has been opened at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It will connect people […]
Chandubi Festival : Assam
Chandubi Festival : Assam The Chandubi Festival was celebrated along the Chandubi Lake in the state of Assam. Chandubi Festival is organised every year for five days starting from the first day of the New Year along the Chandubi lake, which is situated in the state of Assam. The main attractions of the Chandubi festival […]
Products From Odisha : GI Tag
Products From Odisha : GI Tag Products from Odisha, ranging from the Similipal Kai chutney made with red weaver ants to the embroidered Kapdaganda shawl, have bagged the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Newly GI Tagged products: Kapdaganda Shawl It is woven and embroidered by the women of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a particularly vulnerable […]
Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024
Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is organizing a 5-day cultural festival named Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024 in New Delhi from January 13th-17th. It is Hosted at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam, it will showcase the rich art, crafts and heritage of North-Eastern states. Speaking at a media briefing, […]
Similipal Kai Chutney
Similipal Kai Chutney: The Similipal kai chutney made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district (Odisha) received the geographical identity tag. Similipal Kai Chutney is popular in Mayurbhanj region for its healing properties and also deemed important for nutritional security of the tribal people. Many indigenous people from Mayurbhanj district […]
India As a Global MICE Destination
India As a Global MICE Destination: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry is promoting India as a global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. The objective is to showcase India’s MSME sector, traditional handicrafts, artisanal offerings, weavers, and manufacturing prowess internationally. The Ministry also unveils India’s ambitious Mega Events line-up for the coming months; […]
Surya Namaskar : Gujrat Set a Guinness World Record
Surya Namaskar : Gujrat Set a Guinness World Record Gujarat set a Guinness World Record with over 50,000 people performing ‘Surya Namaskar’ simultaneously at 108 venues. The main event took place at Modhera Sun Temple in Mehsana Surya Namaskar also known as Sun Salutation, is a yogic practice that involves a series of 12 postures […]
Divya Kala Mela 2023-2024
Divya Kala Mela 2023-2024: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) is set to inaugurate the Divya Kala Mela 2023 in Bengaluru. ‘Divya Kala Melas’ organized across India is part of the initiative to empower Persons with Disabilities (PwD) during the year 2023-2024. Around 100 Divyang artisans from 20 states/UTs will display their […]
Tansen Samaroh
Tansen Samaroh: 1,300 musicians played Vande Mataram on tabla to enter the Guinness World Record for the “largest table ensemble” during the ongoing 99th International Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior. Tansen Samaroh is a tribute to Indian musical legend, Shri Ramtanu Misra, famously known as Tansen. It is held every year in December in Gwalior to […]
