Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025: The 11th edition of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of culture, history, and community spirit in Puducherry’s Tamil Quarter. The event, marked by the ‘Veedhi Vilayattu’ (Street Games), took place along a stretch between Easwaran Koil and Anna Salai, transforming the area into a lively playground. […]
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GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh
GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh: West Bengal has achieved a significant milestone in preserving and promoting its cultural heritage by securing Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products, including the iconic Nolen Gurer Sandesh and Baruipur guavas. This recognition will provide global recognition to these traditional items, boosting the state’s local economy and […]
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple: A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan’s Sindh, recently visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers. Located in Dwarka, Gujarat, India, the Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is referred to as […]
Pale-Chinned Flycatcher
Pale-Chinned Flycatcher: In a remarkable addition to Arunachal Pradesh’s rich avian diversity, the rare Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys) was recently sighted in the Nong Loung (Bor Beel) forest area of Namsai district. Pale-Chinned Flycatcher is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its subtle charm, discrete behavior, and preference for shady forest interiors. It belongs to […]
Warangal Chapata Chilli Receives GI Tag
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 […]
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 […]
