art and culture

President’s Invite for ‘At Home’ to Honour Crafts from South

Context: Republic Day Invitees for the ‘At Home’ will receive a specially curated box of craftwork from the five southern States — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh along with the card. GI Tagged Products Crafted for the...

Harvest Festivals in India, List of Festivals and Significance

India, known for its diverse cultural heritage, celebrates numerous harvest festivals that reflect the country's agricultural practices and regional traditions. These festivals mark the harvesting season, expressing gratitude towards nature and the hard work of farmers. Below is a comprehensive...

Parthsarthy Perumal Temple, History and Significance

Parthsarthy Perumal Temple The Parthsarthy Perumal Temple is a renowned 6th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in the heart of Triplicane, Chennai. With a rich history dating back to the Pallava dynasty, the temple has been a...

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...