Koraput Kalajeera Rice : GI Tag Koraput Kalajeera Rice,’ an aromatic rice, has got Geographical Indications status. The farmers of Koraput district in Odisha have domesticated Kalajeera rice over generations. It is known as the ‘Prince of Rice’ and is an aromatic variety of rice. The ancestors of the present tribal communities of Koraput district […]
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Pulikkali(Tiger Dance) : Onam Celebration
Pulikkali(Tiger Dance) : Onam Celebration Human tigers and leopards pranced about the streets in a rollicking show of Pulikkali to lend a carnivalesque finish to Onam celebrations. Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) is one of the folk art forms of Kerala. On the fourth day of the Onam festival, artists paint their bodies like tigers with stripes […]
Chokuwa Rice : GI Tag
Chokuwa Rice : GI Tag Chokuwa rice recently earned a GI (Geographical Indication) tag for its exquisiteness. Chokuwa rice is also known as Magic rice cultivated in Assam. It is a part of Assam’s culinary heritage; this unique rice has been a staple of the troops of the mighty Ahom dynasty. This unique and healthy […]
Seethakali
Seethakali: The Perinad Seethakali Sangham member group is all set to perform outside Kerala for the first time. Seethakali is a unique centuries-old folk art form that is believed to have originated at Perinad in the Kollam district of Kerala. This art form was first performed some 150 years back by the people of Vedar […]
Gond Painting : India Gifted To The Brazilian President
Gond Painting : India Gifted To The Brazilian President During the BRICS meeting, the Prime Minister of India gifted a Gond painting to the Brazilian president Lula da Silva. Gond Painting is a famous folk art of the Gond tribal community of central India. It is done to preserve and communicate the culture of the […]
Mylara cult : Discovery Of Two Sculptures
Mylara cult : Discovery Of Two Sculptures The recent discovery of two sculptures at Basrur in the Udupi district of Karnataka has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region. Key findings: The two sculptures resemble one belonging to the 15th century A.D. and another to the 17th century A.D. It shows […]
Megalithic Hat Stones : Discovered
Megalithic Hat Stones : Discovered A recent archaeological excavation conducted by the State Archaeology Department in Kerala, uncovered a significant number of megalithic “hat stones,” also known as Thoppikkallu in Malayalam. Hat stones are hemispherical laterite stones that were used as lids on burial urns during the megalithic period. This discovery is notable as it […]
Onam Festival : Kerala
Onam Festival : Kerala Onam festival has started in Kerala, bringing happiness, unity, and a lot of cultural beauty. The festival spans 10 days, commencing on Atham (the first day of Onam) and culminating on Thiruvonam (the final day). It is a major harvest festival in Kerala and is celebrated to honour the home-coming of […]
India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office : Bengaluru
India’s First 3D-Printed Post Office : Bengaluru It has been inaugurated in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. The post office was constructed in just 43 days, ahead of schedule, with technological support from IIT Madras and guidance from Professor Manu Santhanam. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, involves creating three-dimensional objects layer by layer using a […]
Matti Banana : Granted GI Tag
Matti Banana : Granted GI Tag The Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Matti banana are six known types of the Matti banana and they are indigenous to Kanniyakumari, where it thrives in the unique climate and soil. They are known as ‘Baby Banana’ which flourishes […]
