Vrindavani Vastra: The Assam Chief Minister recently left for London to initiate the process of bringing back the revered Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum. It is a 400-year-old traditional textile from Assam, woven with the theme of Krishna’s various exploits. The childhood stories of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, his divine pastimes, and various events […]
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GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments
GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments: The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional Lepcha musical instruments — Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit. This official recognition places these folk instruments among the distinguished products that enjoy legal protection and cultural prestige under India’s GI registry. The GI tags were […]
Konark Sun Temple : Study
Konark Sun Temple : Study The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has prohibited tourists from entering the ‘Nata Mandap’ of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha’s Puri district. Konark Sun Temple is located on the coastline of Odisha in the Puri district. Also called the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun […]
Baliyatra Festival
Baliyatra Festival: The President of India extended greetings on the occasion of the historic ‘Baliyatra’ festival and ‘Boita Bandana’ to all the countrymen. It is celebrated annually in Cuttack, Odisha. The term Bali Jatra literally means ‘Voyage to Bali’. It is celebrated every year on Kartika Purnima that marks the day that the seafaring traders […]
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple: A recent viral video has once again brought global attention to one of India’s most unusual temples – the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the ‘Rat Temple’ of Rajasthan. Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Madh Deshnoke, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the town of Deshnoke, 30 km […]
Ramman Festival
Ramman Festival: The President of India was presented with a Ramman mask at a special session of the Uttarakhand Assembly. It is an annual religious festival celebrated in late April in the twin villages of Saloor-Dungra, Uttarakhand, in honour of the local deity Bhumiyal Devta. It features complex rituals, recitations of the Ramayana, songs, and […]
Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum: The first gallery of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is expected to open by end-2026, the museum is set to become the largest in the world, replacing the existing National Museum. Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum is being developed by the Ministry of Culture as part of the Central […]
Veteran Actor Satish Shah Passes Away at 74
Veteran Actor Satish Shah Passes Away at 74: Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, best known for his iconic role as Indravadan Sarabhai in the hit sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 74.Satish Shah began his acting career with small roles in “Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan” (1978) and “Gaman” […]
Sabarimala Temple : President of India Visit
Sabarimala Temple: President of India Visit The President of India recently made a historic visit to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to offer prayers at the renowned hilltop shrine. It is Located in the Western Ghats in the Pathanamthitta District of Kerala, the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha […]
Ningol Chakouba Festival
Ningol Chakouba Festival: Every year, the Department of Fisheries, Manipur, organises the Annual Fish Fair cum Fish Crop Competition on the day ahead of the Ningol Chakouba festival. The festival is celebrated every year on the second day of Hiyangei month of the Meitei calendar. Ningol means ‘married woman’ and Chakouba means ‘invitation for feast’; […]
