About The Gyanvapi Mosque is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is said to have been constructed on the site of the Kashi Vishwanath temple which had been demolished by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1669. It is also reported …
What’s in News: Jean-Luc Godard is recognised as the one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema. He is part of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960. Godard chose to end his life …
Why in News Dwarka peeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passed away. About Adi Shankaracharya Adi Shankara is said to have been born in Kaladi, Kerala in 788 CE on the bank of the Periyar, the largest river in Kerala. He …
What’s in News: Rajamahendravaram celebrated the completion of one thousand years of the coronation of Raja Raja Narendra(Easter Chalukya Dynasty), who ruled the city in 1022. His regime came to an end in 1061. Rajamahendravaram was Built by Eastern Chalukya …
Why in News: The Prime Minister unveiled the 6.5 metre-tall National Emblem on top of the under-construction new Parliament building. About Sarnath Lion Capital In the original Sarnath Lion Capital, there are four lions, mounted back to back, on a …
About Ramanujacharya Born in 1017 CE in Tamil Nadu, Ramanujacharya is revered as a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He travelled across India, advocating equality and social justice. Ramanuja revived the Bhakti movement, and his preachings inspired other Bhakti schools …
What’s in News: In Odisha, scientists are now fine-tuning their research to make a presentation for the geographical indications (GI) registry of Kai Chutney. Weaver ants are popular in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district among the people, mostly tribals, for the food …
Why in News: PM Modi unfurled a flag after inaugurating a revamped Mahakali temple which was apparently destroyed by 15th century Gujarat ruler Mahmud Begda. About As per the details, the temple is said to have been destroyed by 15th …
Why in News: Char Dham Yatra has been resumed About The pilgrimage, considered one of the most sacred by the followers of Hinduism, is a journey to the abodes of four deities: Yamunotri (goddess Yamuna) and Gangotri (goddess Ganga) in …