art and culture

Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival at the Tirumala Temple

Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival at the Tirumala Temple Six persons were killed and more than 20 critically injured in a stampede at Tirupati as people jostled for tickets for the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at the Tirumala temple (Andhra Pradesh). Vaikunta Ekadashi...

Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Features, Characteristics

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir stands as a monumental testament to the devotion and religious fervor of millions of Hindus worldwide. As the first anniversary of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony approaches, Know all about the Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir...

Gangasagar Mela 2025 Begins in Sagar Island, West Bengal

Gangasagar Mela Recently the CM of West Bengal demanded National Mela status for Gangasagar Mela. It is a Hindu festival and pilgrimage that takes place annually on Makar Sankranti. Location: Sagar Island in West Bengal. It is the westernmost island...

Modweth Festival 2024 in Nilgiris Hills

Modweth Festival Modhweth is a New Year festival celebrated by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu. The festival is held at the Moonpo Temple in Muthanadu Mund (tribe's community headquarters). It is one of the oldest...

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...