art and culture

Winter Char Dham Circuit Promotes Tourism in Uttarakhand

Context: The Uttarakhand government has inaugurated the Winter Char Dham Circuit to attract tourists during the off-season winter months. About Winter Char Dham Circuit During winter, heavy snowfall makes the main Char Dham shrines inaccessible. The presiding deities are moved...

Sabarimala Temple Opened for Makaravilakku Festival

Makaravilakku Festival The Makaravilakku Festival is a 7-day annual festival held at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala, coinciding with Makara Sankranti, an important harvest festival celebrated across India. Key Features Location: Held at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple, a prominent...

Durgadi Fort Dispute in Maharashtra’s Kalyan

Recently The Kalyan civil court has ruled that Durgadi Fort is owned by the Maharashtra government, dismissing the claims of the Majlis-E-Mushawarat Trust. About Durgadi Fort It was constructed in the 16th century during the Adil Shahi Sultanate (Bijapur) and...

Guruvayur Temple, Features and Udayasthamana Pooja

About Guruvayur Temple It is located in Guruvayur, Thrissur District, Kerala, and is dedicated to Lord Krishna, worshipped as Guruvayurappan. It is also called “Dwarka of South”. In 1931-32, A satyagraha was initiated by Kelappan (known as Kerala Gandhi) to...

Hornbill Festival 2024, Celebrating 25 Years of Naga Culture and Heritage

Hornbill Festival has completed 25 years of celebration. Held annually in Kohima, Nagaland, this vibrant festival brings together all 17 indigenous tribes of the state, showcasing their rich cultural heritage, rituals, music, dance, and customs. This article delves into the...

Mauryan Architecture (322-182 BC), Stupas, Pillars and Rock Cut Architecture

The Mauryan Empire, thriving from the 4th to 2nd centuries BC (322 BC to 182 BC), made a profound impact on Indian history through its artistic and architectural achievements. Notably, Mauryan Architecture of sandstone pillars, featuring inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka's...

Adhai Din ka Jhonpra, Origins, Architectural Features

Admission of petition seeking a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has reignited demands for a similar survey of the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, one of India's oldest mosques. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, is a remarkable...

World Craft City Tag for Srinagar

Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognized as a 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council (WCC), three years after it was designated as part of the UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) for crafts and folk...

Siddi Community

Siddi Community The Siddi are an ethnic minority group in Karnataka, descended from the Bantu peoples of Southeast Africa. They arrived in India as slaves from East and Southeast Africa in the 16th and 17th centuries. Siddis primarily speak Konkani,...

Haka Dance

Haka Dance The haka is a traditional Māori war dance, a powerful and energetic performance that showcases cultural pride, strength, and unity. It's often performed by a group of people, typically men, but women and children can also participate. It...