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Kamakhya Temple

In News  The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is planning to construct a ropeway from the Kamakhya Railway Station to the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati. Kamakhya Temple About: It is situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city in Assam. It  is one of the oldest of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.  […]

Modhera Sun Temple

In Context The Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur in Ahmedabad City will be developed on the theme of Modhera Sun Temple in the next five years. Modhera Sun Temple Modhera Sun Temple is located in Mehsana, neighbouring Ahmedabad district. Built in the 11th century during the Chalukya dynasty in honour of the Sun God, it […]

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

In News Recently, the Supreme Court extended the time for completion of the special audit of 25 years of accounts of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and its trusts to August 31, 2022. About Padmanabhaswamy temple The origin of the Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy is lost in antiquity.  Some Historians say the temple dates back to the […]

UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News Recently, India got elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. About India has been elected as a member for the 2022-2026 cycle.  The elections for the Intergovernmental Committee took place during the 9th General Assembly of the 2003 Convention held at UNESCO headquarters, […]

Payments Vision 2025

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India unveiled Payments Vision 2025 with intent to increase e-payments. About Payments Vision 2025 Payments Vision 2019-21: Payments Vision 2025 builds on the initiatives of Payments Vision 2019-21. It has been providing strategic direction and implementation plan for structured development of the payment and settlement systems in India. […]

Qutub Minar Not a Place of Worship

In News Recently, a Delhi court reserved its order on a plea challenging the dismissal of a civil suit that sought to restore 27 Hindu and Jain temples inside the Qutub Minar complex in New Delhi. Key Points Original Suit: The original suit was dismissed last year by a civil judge in Delhi, citing that […]

Martand Sun Temple

In News The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in a religious ceremony held in the ruins of the 8th century Martand Sun temple, a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.  This temple has been recognised as a “Site of national importance”. Martand Sun Temple The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple […]

Lingaraj Temple

In News Recently, the Central government has questioned the legislative competence of the Odisha government to bring the 11th-century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar under a special law.  Ordinance by State Government The ordinance, approved by the Odisha government in 2020, aims to govern the Lingaraj Temple complex with a separate law akin to that of […]

Puri Heritage Corridor Project

In News Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has written about the potential threats of the Puri Heritage Corridor project. Issues Raised Structural threat:  The scale at which the process is underway, can pose potential threats to structural safety of the Puri Jagannath Temple.  Flaunting AMASR Act: Under the The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological […]

Statue of Equality Made in the Honour Saint Ramanujacharya

In Context PM Modi recently unveiled the Statue of Equality at Muchintal near Hyderabad in Telangana, which has been constructed to honour the philosopher-saint Ramanujacharya and his teachings. About the Statue Statue of Equality is one of the tallest metallic statues in the world of any person in a sitting position. It is 216 feet […]