Granth Kutir: The President of India inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Granth Kutir has a rich collection of manuscripts and books in classical languages of India which are Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The aim of developing the Granth Kutir is to enhance awareness among the citizens […]
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Phulkari
Phulkari: Over 40 rare pre-Partition textiles at an exhibition trace how phulkari functioned within women’s lives, and their everyday worlds. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a traditional embroidery of Punjab and Haryana. The term first appeared in 18th-century Punjabi literature and may be linked to the Iranian art of gulkari. Historically, phulkari chaddars were an […]
Lambadi Tribe
Lambadi Tribe: Supreme Court is once again being asked to rule on long-standing controversy of Parliament’s decision on Scheduled Tribe status to Lambadi community in Telangana. They are found in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states in South India. They are also known as Sugali or Banjara. LanguThey speak Gor Boli also called Lambadi which […]
Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam
Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam: The 151-year-old Umbilo Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam temple in Durban, a national monument, faces potential discontinuation of civic services due to a pending bill amid fraud allegations. It is a Hindu temple located in Durban, South Africa. Built in 1875, it was established by indentured labourers who arrived in Durban from India. […]
Bagurumba Dance
Bagurumba Dance: The Prime Minister of India witnessed a performance of the traditional Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community in Assam with over 10,000 artistes participating in the programme. It is one of the folk dances of the Bodo community, deeply inspired by nature. It represents peace, fertility, joy and collective harmony, and is closely […]
Samakka-Saralamma Jatara
Samakka-Saralamma Jatara: Telangana is getting prepared for the biennial Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, one of the world’s largest indigenous spiritual gatherings. It is also known as Medaram Jatara. It is a tribal festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India. Medaram is a remote place in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, a part of […]
Gorakhnath Temple
Gorakhnath Temple: A massive wave of devotion swept through the Gorakhnath Temple recently, a day ahead of the main Makar Sankranti festival, as lakhs of devotees gathered to offer khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath. It is a Hindu temple situated in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple belongs to the Nath monastic group of the Nath […]
Bhadrakali Inscription
Bhadrakali Inscription: The Bhadrakali inscription is a key 12th-century record that confirms the history and development of Somnath Temple and patronage given by the Solanki dynasty. It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple. It was carved in 1169 CE and currently protected by the State Department of […]
Hatti Tribe : Boda Tyohar
Hatti Tribe : Boda Tyohar “Boda Tyohar”, the biggest annual festival of the Hati tribe in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour and celebrated by over three lakh community members, recently commenced with traditional fervour. The Hattis are a close-knit community who take their name from their age-old professional practice of selling their homegrown crops at small markets […]
Kathputli Puppetry
Kathputli Puppetry: Jaipur’s Kathputli Nagar, home to nearly 250 families of traditional puppeteers, has drawn attention for preserving one of Rajasthan’s oldest living folk art traditions.Kathputli is a form of traditional string puppetry of Rajasthan, where wooden dolls dressed in colourful costumes are animated with strings to narrate stories of kings, warriors, folklore and moral […]
