Category: Arts Current Affairs

Excavation At Vadnagar: A joint study by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has found evidence of cultural continuity in Vadnagar, Gujarat, even after the Harappan collapse. The study challenges the notion of a “Dark Age” by providing evidence of cultural continuity in Vadnagar even after the collapse of […]

Kalaram Temple : Prime Minister Visit The Prime Minister of India visited the Kalaram Mandir on the banks of the Godavari in the Panchavati area of Nashik, Maharashtra. Kalaram temple derives its name from a black statue of the Lord Kala Ram translates literally to “Black Ram”. It was built in 1792 with the efforts […]

Kachchhi Kharek: GI Tag Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a geographical indication (GI) tag from the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDT) of India. The presence of dates in Kachchh (Kutch) is believed to be around 400-500 years old. […]

Gangireddu Melam : Traditional Folk Gangireddu Melam, a traditional folk performance associated with the Sankranti harvest festival in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The bulls, adorned with colorful flowers and garments is the central motif of the dance. The performance also incorporates elements of local folklore and storytelling, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage. The harvest […]

Kateel Yakshagana Mela: A century-old Yakshagana mela in Dakshina Kannada will resume its all-night performances following approval from the Karnataka High Court. Kateel Yakshagana mela is a famous Yakshagana troupe started in the mid-19th century. The Yakshagana troupe, Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagaana Dashavatara Mandali, popularly known as Kateel Mela is an important ‘Harake Seva’ (hosting […]

Prasadam: Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare recently inaugurated the country’s first healthy & hygienic food street, ‘Prasadam’, at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Prasadam is the country’s first “Healthy and Hygienic Food Street”. It has been opened at Neelkanth Van, Mahakal Lok, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It will connect people […]

Chandubi Festival : Assam The Chandubi Festival was celebrated along the Chandubi Lake in the state of Assam. Chandubi Festival is organised every year for five days starting from the first day of the New Year along the Chandubi lake, which is situated in the state of Assam. The main attractions of the Chandubi festival […]

Products From Odisha : GI Tag Products from Odisha, ranging from the Similipal Kai chutney made with red weaver ants to the embroidered Kapdaganda shawl, have bagged the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Newly GI Tagged products: Kapdaganda Shawl It is woven and embroidered by the women of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a particularly vulnerable […]

Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is organizing a 5-day cultural festival named Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024 in New Delhi from January 13th-17th. It is Hosted at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam, it will showcase the rich art, crafts and heritage of North-Eastern states. Speaking at a media briefing, […]

Similipal Kai Chutney: The Similipal kai chutney made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district (Odisha) received the geographical identity tag. Similipal Kai Chutney is popular in Mayurbhanj region for its healing properties and also deemed important for nutritional security of the tribal people. Many indigenous people from Mayurbhanj district […]