Shilabhattarika: Decoding of Copper plates sheds light on the celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika. Shilabhattarika was a Sanskrit poetess who lived in the 9th century. M. B. Padma, a scholar of the University of Mysore, speculates that she may be the same as Shila-maha Devi, the queen of the 8th-century Rashtrakuta ruler Dhruva. The 10th-century […]
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Kashi Telugu Sangamam-Ganga Pushkara Aradhana
Kashi Telugu Sangamam-Ganga Pushkara Aradhana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently addressed the Kashi Telugu Sangamam-Ganga Pushkara Aradhana held in Varanasi through video conferencing. The Prime Minister said, the Kashi Telugu Sangamam is the confluence of India’s ancient civilization, culture and traditions. He highlighted the age-old relations between Kashi and Telugu land. He also remembered prominent […]
Bihan Mela : Odisha
Bihan Mela : Odisha The members of the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district celebrates Bihan Mela. Bihan Mela is known as the seed festival and the event is participated by the farmers. Preparations begin as soon as farmers have harvested Kharif crops, which include both hybrid and indigenous varieties of paddy, millets, maize and […]
Indiahandmade : New e-Commerce Portal
Indiahandmade : New e-Commerce Portal The government launched a new e-commerce portal ‘Indiahandmade’. Indiahandmade Portal is an e-commerce porta launched by the Indian Government. Objective is to Empower artisans and weavers by providing them with a platform to sell their products directly to customers. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote local […]
Thirunelly temple : Urge To Conserve
Thirunelly temple : Urge To Conserve The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the Thirunelly temple. The Thirunelly Maha Vishnu temple is an iconic temple in Wayanad, Kerala near Brahmagiri hills. It is also known as ”Sahyamala Kshetram” and ”Kashi of the South”. Thirunelly Temple embodies […]
Thrissur Pooram Festival
Thrissur Pooram Festival: The festivities of the famous Thrissur Pooram began with Kodiyettam, ceremonial flag hoisting, at the participating temples. Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Medom(April-May). It is considered to be the Mother of all Poorams, a cultural highlight that towers above all other festivals. It is celebrated in […]
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai Pottery : GI Tag
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai Pottery : GI Tag Manamadurai pottery was given GI tag Manamadurai is in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Raw materials Soil, water, sand, lead, graphite, calcium lime, ash, red lead, sodium silicate, manganese, iron, and plasticizing. Unique features Use of a unique type of clay sourced from water bodies; Pot making requires […]
Pushkaralu Festival : Varanasi
Pushkaralu Festival : Varanasi The 12-day Pushkaralu festival of Telugu-speaking people began on April 22 in Varanasi. Pushkaram is a festival celebrated in India once every 12 years, dedicated to worshipping the 12 sacred rivers. Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the festival is based on the position of Jupiter at the […]
Kamakhya Temple Corridor
Kamakhya Temple Corridor: The government in Assam is planning to construct a corridor at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on the lines of the Kashi-Vishwanath Temple Corridor in Varanasi. The project will transform the grandeur of this major ‘shakti peeth’ significantly while also improving the accessibility for differently abled and aged devotees and tourists manifold. […]
World Heritage Day 2023
World Heritage Day 2023: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) declared April 18th as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, in 1982. The theme for this year is “Heritage Changes,” which focuses on the role of cultural heritage in climate action and its importance in protecting […]
