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Who are Nihangs?

In News The Nihangs (Sikh warriors) were in the news after a man was found murdered, allegedly for desecration of a Sikh holy book (Sarbloh Granth). Who is a Nihang? About: Nihangs or Nihang Singhs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are designated the Guru’s knights or the Guru’s beloved. The word Nihang has […]

2021 Nobel Prize in Literature

In News Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah has won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature. About It was awarded to him “for his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee”. In his 10 novels he has consistently, and with great compassion, penetrated the effects of colonialism in East […]

Bababudangiri Shrine

Context  Karnataka Cabinet panel to study Bababudangiri shrine issue. About Baba Budangiri It is a sacred pilgrimage spot in Chikmagalur for both the Hindu and Muslim communities.  It is renowned for its shrine to the Sufi Saint, Hazrat Dada Hayat Khalandar (also known as Baba Budan). This is a famous pilgrim site for both Hindus […]

Chola Inscriptions on Civic Officials’ Eligibility

In Context  Some Chola-era inscriptions bear testimony to the qualifications required for members of the village administrative council (‘perumkuri sabai’)  in Tamil Nadu. About Chola-era inscriptions talk about the qualifications required for members of the village administrative council. However, very little is known about the Thenneri inscriptions laying down qualifications for candidates to village administrative […]

Langa-Manganiyar

In Context Recently, the Langa-Manganiyar artists are in the news as efforts are made by the government to document and digitize their folk art performances. The project is aimed at saving the rapidly disappearing narrative traditions of these communities. About Langa-Manganiyar community: The Langas and Manganiyars are communities of Muslim folk musicians residing mostly in […]

Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre

In News Recently, the Vice-President inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre on Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock.  The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old bungalow in Guwahati, Assam. Key Points The hillock by the Brahmaputra, mentioned in ancient scriptures as Mandrachal, was from where Ahom General Lachit […]

12th Century Nataraja Artefact

In News Recently, as many as 157 artefacts and antiquities were handed over including a bronze Nataraj figure by the United States during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. Mostly belonged to the period between the 11th and 14th centuries. About Nataraja Nataraja (Lord of the Dance), the Hindu God Shiva in his form as the […]

National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)

In News Recently, the National Mission on Cultural Mapping has now been handed over to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), which is gearing up for a trial run in 75 villages in October 2021. National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)  It is a mission mode project of the Ministry of Culture. […]

Chamkaur Sahib

In News  Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi represents the Assembly constituency of Chamkaur Sahib, which is of significance in Sikh history as well as contemporary politics. It was in the news recently when the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) gave it to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) amidst opposition from leaders in Punjab. About  It […]

Safdarjung Tomb

In News  Recently, Safdarjung Tomb has suffered damages owing to the recent rains.  The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken cognisance of the matter and will begin a repair exercise soon. About  The Safdarjung Tomb, designed by an Ethiopian architect marks the last colossal garden tomb of the Mughals It was built in 1753- […]