Assam’s Moidams To Be Considered For World Heritage List: The ‘Moidams’ of Ahom dynasty have been proposed for inclusion in the World Heritage Sites list during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. India will host this session for the first time in July 2024 in New Delhi. UNESCO’s World Heritage list includes 1,199 […]
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Kalaripayattu
Kalaripayattu: The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports stated in the Lok Sabha that the Ministry has recognised the Indian Kalaripayattu Federation as the Regional Sports Federation to promote ‘Kalaripayattu’ in the country. Kalaripayattu is the traditional martial art originated and popularly practiced in Kerala. Mythology has it that the warrior sage Parasurama is […]
Bhojshala Complex
Bhojshala Complex: The existing structure at the Bhojshala complex constructed using remains of a temple that existed earlier at the site, said the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in its scientific survey report. Bhojshala Complex is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built by Raja Bhoja (1000-1055 A.D.) in 1034 AD, […]
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple The Odisha government unlocked the revered Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri after 46 years. The Ratna Bhandar is a valuable collection of treasures, located on the northern side of the Jagamohana (assembly hall of temple). It contains the priceless jewelry of the sibling deities Lord Jagannath, […]
Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Mahabodhi Temple Complex: A geospatial analysis utilising satellite images and ground surveys has found evidence of the presence of “huge architectural wealth” buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surroundings in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya. Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, marking the […]
Kharchi Puja 2024 : Tripura
Kharchi Puja 2024: Tripura The Prime Minister of India wished everyone, particularly the people of Tripura, on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. Kharchi Puja is one of the main festivals of Tripura. It is performed during the months of July-Auguston the eighth day of the new moon. The meaning of Kharchi can be understood by […]
Annual Ambubachi Mela
Annual Ambubachi Mela: Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple started annual Ambubachi Mela, with festivities underway. The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. It takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. The festival celebrates the yearly menstruation course […]
World Craft City
World Craft City: Srinagar has earned the World Craft City (WCC) tag from the World Crafts Council (WCC). World Craft City is a groundbreaking initiative launched in 2014 by the World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International) in recognition of the pivotal role local authorities, craftspeople, and communities play in cultural, economic, and social development worldwide. It […]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network
UNESCO Creative Cities Network: Kozhikode, a city in north Kerala celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, has been officially declared as India’s first UNESCO City of Literature under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities that have identified creativity as a […]
My Mercury : Documentary
My Mercury : Documentary The documentary “My Mercury” premiered at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) for Documentary, Short Fiction, and Animation Films. The film explores the life of her brother, Yves Chesselet, a conservationist on Mercury Island off the coast of Namibia. The 104-minute documentary portrays Yves’ efforts to reclaim the island for […]
