About Uttarakhand, also known as Devbhoomi or the Land of Gods, is home to numerous temples and welcomes devotees all year round. Among the countless religious sites and circuits that devotees visit in Uttarakhand, one of the most prominent is …
Why in News: Indian Agriculture Research Institute has successfully tested two new dwarf varieties — Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1638 and Pusa Narendra Kalanamak 1652 About Kalanamak, a traditional variety of paddy with a black husk and a strong fragrance, which …
Who did it first? The Kushans, who hailed from the Central Asian region and ruled till 3rd century AD, were the first to use the image of Goddess Lakshmi on their coins, along with Ardochsho, the Iranic Goddess of wealth. …
What is it? The Khangkhui, locally called Khangkhui Mangsor, is a natural limestone cave in Manipur. Excavations carried out by Manipur’s archaeologists had revealed the cave was home to Stone Age communities. The cave has been steeped in the folklore …
About It is 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is set in the narrative framework of dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Lord Krishna. The Bhagavad Gita presents …
Context India has the second-largest population of tribal people worldwide. Scheduled tribes make up 8.6 percent of India’s population, according to the 2011 Census. They are autochthonous (being indigenous rather than being migrants or re-settlers) to the land. This qualifies …
What’s in News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) earlier this year discovered Buddhist caves and stupas, and Brahmi inscriptions, dating back to the 2nd century, and Hindu temples from the 9th-11th centuries, and possibly the world’s largest Varaha sculpture …
What’s in News: UNESCO released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India. About The list describes the complicated and secret processes behind their making, mentions the causes for their dwindling popularity, and provides strategies for …
Why in News: It is a small village in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu and a major centre of Jain influence for 1,000 years just before the Christian era. At least three-fourths of the art is already damaged. About Sittanavasal …
About the Scheme “Hamari Dharohar” scheme has been formulated to preserve the rich heritage of minority communities of India. The scheme provides for curating rich heritage of minorities under the overall concept of Indian Culture which includes curating exhibitions, preservation …