Warangal Chapata Chilli Receives GI Tag: Development for farmers in Telangana, the Chapata Chilli, also known as Tomato Chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This milestone is expected to benefit around 20,000 farmers in the Warangal region by increasing their income and boosting market demand for this unique chilli variety.The Warangal Chapata Chilli […]
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Sarhul Festival
Sarhul Festival: The Sarhul Festival, celebrated by adivasi communities in Jharkhand and the Chhotanagpur region, marks the arrival of spring and the new year. Sarhul means “worship of the Sal tree” and signifies the union of the Sun and the Earth, which is essential for life. The Sal tree is considered sacred, believed to be […]
Gudi Padwa 2025
Gudi Padwa 2025: Gudi Padwa is a popular festival celebrated in Maharashtra. It marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year. The festival also welcomes the harvest season and the arrival of spring. According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, Gudi Padwa falls on the first of the Chaitra month. In 2025, Gudi Padwa will be […]
Heritage Repatriation Fund
Heritage Repatriation Fund: A Parliamentary panel recently proposed establishing a ‘Heritage Repatriation Fund’ to assist in recovering Indian antiquities stolen and smuggled overseas. A proposed financial initiative to facilitate the recovery and return of stolen Indian cultural artifacts from abroad. Proposed by Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism, and Culture. Under the Ministry of […]
Gounsa Temple : Large Part Destroyed
Gounsa Temple : Large Part Destroyed Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions recently destroyed large parts of the Gounsa Temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.Gounsa Temple, which means “Solitary Cloud Temple”, is a 1,300-year-old Buddhist temple located in South Korea.It is nestled at the foot of Deungun […]
Menhirs
Menhirs: The Mudumal megalithic menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district have been added to UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites in 2025. A megalith is a large stone used in prehistoric structures, serving as either a burial site or a commemorative monument. Menhirs in Europe date back to 7,000 Before Present (BP), with the Grand […]
Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi
Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi: Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the state’s first-ever temple dedicated to the Maratha king. The inauguration took place in Bhiwandi, Thane, on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary. The temple stands as a symbol of his heroism, […]
Jalanatheswarar Temple
Jalanatheswarar Temple: The Jalanatheswarar temple at Thakkolam in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu is in a deteriorating state. The temple is neglected, with a collapsed wall and an overgrown tank. Its last kumbabishekam (consecration) was over 15 years ago. The temple was originally built in 876 AD by Pallava King Aparajitha Varman, while the 3-tiered Rajagopuram […]
Menhir
Menhir: The Mudumal megalithic menhirs in Telangana’s Narayanpet district have been included in UNESCO’s tentative list for World Heritage Sites in 2025.A menhir is a large, upright standing stone placed by humans, often tapered at the top.The term comes from Brittonic languages, where “maen” means stone and “hîr” means long. First used in the 18th […]
Six New Properties Added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List
Six New Properties Added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List: India has recently added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List, bringing the total count of tentative sites in the country to 62. These sites, including Ashokan Edict Sites, Chausath Yogini Temples, and Kanger Valley National Park, were officially included in the list on March […]
