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Lezim Dance: A scene of Lezim dance in the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has led to controversy in Maharashtra. Lezim Dance is a folk dance from It gets its name after a musical instrument – a unique wooden stick, with jingling cymbals attached to it […]

Nagoba Jatara : Holy Pilgrimage Nagoba Jatara, the eight-day holy pilgrimage event of Mesram clan Adivasi Gonds, is slated to start at Keslapur village in north Telangana’s tribal heartland of Indervelli mandal in Adilabad district. Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in January/February in Keslapur village, Adilabad district, It is the second biggest tribal […]

Etikoppaka Toys : Praised In Republic Day parade Andhra Pradesh’s eco-friendly wooden Etikoppaka Toys earn accolades at Republic Day parade. Etikoppaka Toys they are the exquisite wooden toys rooted in a 400-year-old tradition of craftsmanship. They originated in Etikoppaka village in Andhra The toys are renowned for their smooth contours and vibrant colours, coloured with […]

Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival: The first-ever International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition, organized by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, attracted significant attention from consumers. The event highlighted the delicate, lightweight, and warm natural fibre obtained from the Chyangra or Pashmina goat. Nepal, a prominent producer of authentic Pashmina, showcased […]

Sambhar Festival 2025:: The Sambhar Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, adventure, and heritage, was inaugurated on January 24, 2025, at the famous Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. This 5-day festival, organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and District Administration, aims to attract tourists while showcasing the region’s rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty. The festival […]

10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030 : Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced an ambitious target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030. The announcement was made during the GI Samagam held in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade […]

Second Largest Fair in Uttar Pradesh After Kumbh Mela: The Nauchandi Mela in Meerut is the second-largest fair in Uttar Pradesh after the Kumbh Mela. Held annually, it started in 1672 as a cattle trading fair and has evolved into a grand cultural event. The fair features shopping, food stalls and exciting rides, attracting many […]

Saint Narahari Tirtha: A three-foot statue of 13th century saint Narahari Tirtha depicting him with script on palm leaves and flanked by devotees was discovered at Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.Saint Narahari Tirtha (1243-1333 AD) was a Dvaita philosopher, intellectual, scholar, statesman and saint in the Madhva tradition.He hailed from Chikakolu (modern-day Srikakulam) in […]

Mauni Amavasya : Maha Kumbh Mauni Amavasya, also called Maghi Amavasya, is one of the most important days in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, it will be observed on Wednesday, January 29. This sacred day is known for its focus on silence, fasting and ritual bathing in holy rivers, especially the Ganges. Millions of devotees […]

Ayodhya Celebrates First Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha: The sacred city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is resonating with devotion and festivity as it marks the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The milestone event, celebrated on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, reflects the city’s spiritual […]