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Vadnagar’s Link with Buddhism

In Context Recently, Prime Minister said that Vadnagar in Gujarat’s Mehsana district had been a great centre for Buddhist learning centuries ago. There are relics being recovered from there and the excavation work is still on. About Vadnagar  It is a small town in Mehsana district of north Gujarat. It is mentioned often in the […]

Kanheri Caves

In News Recently, the Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated a group of tourist amenities at Kanheri Caves. About Kanheri Caves Meaning: Kanhagiri in ancient inscriptions literally means Black Mountain. Location: The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. This establishment was […]

Buddha Purnima

In News The PM recently recalled the principles of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. About Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is an auspicious day to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha (founder of Buddhism). Buddha is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per […]

Evidence of Iron Age in Tamil Nadu

In News Carbon dating of findings of excavation in Tamil Nadu bring forth evidence of iron being used in India 4,200 years ago. About Excavations at a small hamlet called Mayiladumparai in Tamil Nadu have pushed back the date since iron has been used in India. Further study can reveal that the onset of agrarian […]

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 […]

New Findings at Harappan Site of Rakhigarhi

In News Recently, the excavation at Rakhigarhi has revealed the presence of settlements, drainage systems besides jewelry and pottery. Important Findings The archaeologists have unearthed pieces of copper and gold jewelry, terracotta toys, besides thousands of earthen pots and seals. Trenches: A total 13 trenches are open across three mounds, five at Mound 1, seven […]

Akshaya Tritiya

In News  Recently, Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej was celebrated. About Akshaya Tritiya It is a very important Hindu festival celebrated every year, as per the Hindu calendar, on Tritiya Tithi (third day) of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. It is also popularly known as Akha Teej. It is a highly auspicious […]

Basava Jayanthi

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the sacred occasion of Basava Jayanthi. About Jagadguru Basaveshwara Born in Bagevadi (of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka) during 1131 AD. He belonged to the Brahmin community. He was a 12th Century Kannada social reformer, poet and philosopher during the rule of the […]

Malcha Mahal

In Context Delhi government is considering bringing Malcha Mahal for tourists after renovating the heritage structure. About Malcha Mahal It was built by the then Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century and was used as a hunting lodge by him. It is located in Delhi. It later became the residence of the descendants […]

Museums Grant Scheme

In News The Union Ministry of Culture granted ?3.75 crores under the ‘Upgradation of Museums Scheme’ for the ?5-crore project in Eluru town of Andhra Pradesh. What is a Museum? As per the ICOM (International Council of Museums), A museum is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to […]