In News UNESCO removes Liverpool from the world heritage list. A World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by UNESCO for its special cultural or physical significance. About Liverpool has been stripped of its World Heritage status after a UN committee found developments threatened the value of the city’s waterfront. The developments, including […]
In News 4,000 years old settlement found during excavation in Odisha About Archaeologists encounter distinct traces of three cultural phases at the excavation site at Durgadevi village, Balasore District. The Odisha Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS), an archaeological wing of the State government, discovered it. Discovery The site has a circular […]
In News The famous Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath has begun after the elevation of covid-19 imposed lockdown. Snana Yatra is a ceremonial grand shower festival celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. Jagannath Puri Temple About Located in State of Odisha. Built in: 12th Century AD by King […]
In News Recently, the Maharashtra government has submitted a tentative “serial” nomination seeking the World Heritage Site tag for 14 forts. The 14 forts are from the era of 17th century Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the theme of Maratha Military Architecture in Maharashtra. 14 Forts in Maharashtra’s Proposal Raigad Fort Originally called Rairi, […]
In News Recently, Six cultural heritage sites from India have been added to the UNESCO tentative list of world heritage sites. The submissions were made by the Archaeological Survey of India, which is responsible for the conservation and preservation of Indian monuments. About With the addition of these six sites, UNESCO has 48 proposals in […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister bows to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi. About Jagadguru Basaveshwara He was born in Bagevadi ( of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka) during 1131 AD. His father was Madarasa and Madalambike was his mother. They belonged to the Brahmin community. He was a 12th Century Kannada social reformer, poet […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tribute to Lord Mahavira on the occasion of his birth anniversary, Mahavira Jayanti. It is also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak and is celebrated on the 13th day of the bright half of the moon in the month of Chaitra, according to the Hindu calendar. […]
In News Recently, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its annual report. About the Report The report is known as the International Religious Freedom Report and describes the status of religious freedom, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies promoting religious freedom. […]
In News The Vice President of India greeted the people on festivals ‘Chaitra Sukladi, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Cheti Chand, Vaisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, and Bohag Bihu’.? Gudi Padwa It is celebrated in the first month of Chaitra, Gudi Padwa is primarily celebrated by the people in Maharashtra and Goa. The festival derives its name from two […]
In News The Kathakali actor Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair died in Kozhikode, Kerala. He popularized the classical dances in the Kerala state. Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair Background: Born to Chadayankandy Chathukutty Nair and Kinattinkara Kunhamnakutty Amma on June 16, 1916. Contribution: He studied at Kalladikkodan school of Kathakali and was specialised in “Kalladikodan” style. Kalladikodan […]
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