Subika Painting
Manipur boasts a rich cultural heritage but some of its invaluable art forms like Subika Paintings are on the brink of extinction due to neglect. About Subika Paintings: It is…
Mesolithic Period
Mesolithic-era rock paintings have been recently discovered at Sitamma Loddi, Gattusingaram, in Peddapalli district, Telangana. About Mesolithic Period: Mesolithic, also called Middle Stone Age, is an ancient cultural stage which existed between the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) and…
Martand Sun Temple
Some people forced their way into the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun temple recently. About Martand Sun Temple: It is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley…
Shumang Leela
The artists of Shumang Leela are bearing the brunt of the enduring ethnic violence in Manipur which is also jeopardising the vibrant cultural fabric of the state. About Shumang Leela:…
Grantham Inscriptions
A team of archaeologists recently discovered two stone inscriptions of ‘Grantham’ and Tamil dating 11th and 16th centuries respectively at Pazhnchervazhi village near Kangayam. About Grantham Inscriptions: Grantha is an…
Parakram Diwas
The Prime Minister of India has extended greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. About Parakram Diwas: It is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas…
Exercise Cyclone
The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE. About Exercise Cyclone: It is the 2nd edition of the Exercise Cyclone which will be…
Nagara style
The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22. The complex is in the Nagara style of temple architecture, designed by 81-year-old Chandrakant Sompura and his 51-year-old son…
Guruvayur Temple
The Prime Minister, who is on a two-day visit to Kerala, offered prayers at Sreekrishna Temple, Guruvayur, recently. About Guruvayur Temple: Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, also known as the Dwarka of…
Jagannath Temple
Recently, the Chief Minister of Odisha unveiled a sprawling heritage corridor around the Jagannath Temple in Puri. About Jagannath Temple: It is located in Puri, Odisha. It is one of the…
Thiruvalluvar Day
Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. About Thiruvalluvar Day: It is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu and is…
Shankaracharyas
The four Shankaracharyas recently said that they will not attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. About Shankaracharyas: Shankaracharya, literally ‘teacher of the way of Shankara’, is a religious…
Vadnagar
The remains of a 2,800-year-old human settlement have been recently discovered in Gujarat’s Vadnagar. About Vadnagar: Vadnagar is a town and municipality in the Mehsana district of North Gujarat. As a historical city, it…
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, is celebrated on January 17 this year. About the Guru Gobind Singh: He was the 10th and last…
Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF), a state festival of Arunachal Pradesh, will take place at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district from January 18-20, 2024.…
Farsi Language
The External Affairs Minister recently announced that the Government of India has decided to include Farsi (Persian) as one of the classical languages in India under the New Education Policy.…
Makar Sankranti
Cultural celebrations are held across many states of India under different names – Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, etc. on January 14. About the Makar Sankranti: It marks the Sun changing…
Kalaram Temple
Recently, Prime Minister of India took part in cleaning the Kalaram temple premises under the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ campaign. Built in – 1792, with the efforts of one Sardar Rangarao Odhekar. Name –…
Classical Language
Recently, the West Bengal Chief Minister urged the central government to include ‘Bengali’ as a classical language. About Classical Language: Criteria evolved by Government of India to determine declaration of a…
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
PM presents sacred Chadar to be placed during the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif Dargah Khwaja Chishti is also known by different names as, Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, ‘Sultan-Ul-Hind’ (Benefactor…