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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, […]

Sangam Literature

In News Recently, Tamil Nadu has sent soil samples for a project relating to the new Parliament building. Key Points The rich cultural history of the Tamils will be featured in a project relating to the new Parliament being constructed by the Union government in New Delhi. Tamil Nadu’s first Agriculture Budget presented for 2021-22 […]

Jyotirgamaya Festival

In Context On the occasion of World Music Day (21st June), the Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. Jyotirgamaya Festival About: The Festival is organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. It is a unique festival organised to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the […]

Pattachitra painting

In News Recently, the Odisha CM gifted the Pattachitra painting to Pope Francis in Vatican City.  More about Pattachitra painting: Origin: This form of art is closely related to the cult of Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.  It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century Region:  The art […]

Sao Joao festival

In News  Goa is celebrating the Sao Joao festival on 24 June . About Sao Joao  Every monsoon the Sao Joao feast is celebrated with grandeur and gaiety. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist is celebrated  as the Sao Joao feast in Goa.  It is one of the most important festivals of the […]

Mela Kheer Bhawani Temple

In News  The Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela at the famous Ragnya Devi temple near Srinagar is being observed after a hiatus of two years owing to the COVID-19 outbreak. About Mela Kheer Bhawani temple  The temple is dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi. Situated 30 km from Srinagar city, it is one of the most […]

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 […]

Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Project

In News The Odisha government’s ambitious temple corridor project in Puri has become a subject of political controversy. About  Archaeological Survey of India noted in a report submitted to the Orissa High Court that there was every possibility of archaeological remains at the heritage site being destroyed due to the excavation work for the corridor. […]

Sangita Kalanidhi Awards

In News Recently, the Madras Music Academy announced Sangita Kalanidhi award winners for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.  About Sangita Kalanidhi It is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music. It came into existence in 1942.  Prior to that, a senior musician/expert was invited to preside over the Music Academy’s annual […]

Shree Swaminarayan Temple

In News The President of India addressed a Yuva Shivir being organised by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kundaldham. Kundal Swaminarayan Temple Location: Shree Swaminarayan temple at small village Kundal of Barvala taluka of Bodata district Gujarat is also known as Kundaldham and dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Significance of this temple: This temple has set an ideal […]