The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed as Amrit Udyan. The cluster of about 15 gardens will collectively be known as Amrit Udyan. Individual gardens within the sprawling Presidential Estate — Herbal Garden, Musical Garden and Spiritual Garden — will retain their names.   History of Mughal… Continue reading Mughal Gardens

Recently, a controversial statement was made by a state minister on the Tulasidas’s Ramacharitmanas.   About Tulasidas – Tulsidas, whose real name was Ram Bola Dubey, wrote the Ramcharitmanas on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi. The Ramcharitmanas was written in the 16th century in the Awadhi dialect, which is primarily spoken in the… Continue reading Tulasidas

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) plans to replace damaged bricks and plant trees as a protective barrier at the Jatar Deul temple in West Bengal to prevent corrosion of the terracotta temple.   About the temple – It is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Location — Located at Kanakan Dighi Village in… Continue reading Jatar Deul Temple

An Etikoppaka toy craftsman is one among the seven persons from Andhra Pradesh who have been selected for this year’s Padma Awards.   About the ‘Etikoppaka toys’ – These are traditional toys made by artisans of Etikoppaka village located on the banks of Varaha River in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. These toys are made… Continue reading Etikoppaka Toys

Secretary of the Ministry of Culture recently said that the government will hand over around 1,000 monuments under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India to the private sector for their upkeep under the Monument Mitra Scheme.   About ‘Monument Mitra’ scheme – Nodal Ministry — Ministry of Culture in respect of the monuments… Continue reading Monument Mitras

The iconic tourist site Machu Picchu in Peru was shut down recently, due to the ongoing anti-government protests that are spreading throughout the South American nation.   About Machu Picchu – It is a 15th-century Inca site. Location — Machu Picchu is located 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de… Continue reading Machu Pichhu

In order to honour and remember Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation, Government of India (since 2021) has decided to celebrate his birthday on the 23rd day of January every year as “PARAKRAM DIWAS” to inspire people of the country, especially the youth, to act with fortitude in the… Continue reading Parakram Diwas

The Centre has decided to nominate Assam’s Charaideo Maidams for the UNESCO World Heritage Centre this year. The Moidams will be nominated in the category of cultural sites. Currently, there is no World Heritage Site in the category of cultural heritage in the Northeast.   What are Moidams/Maidams? The Moidams (also Maidams) are the mound-burial… Continue reading Ahom Burial Mounds

The citizens’ committee to save Chamundi Hills and its environment has resolved to press for clearance from the heritage committee before the implementation of development works at the hilltop under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD).   About Chamundi Hills – It is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka. The average elevation… Continue reading Chamundi Hills

Sevvai Pongal which was held recently attracted hundreds of Nagarathars from across the globe.   About Nattukotai Nagarathas – Also called Nattukottai Chettiars, Nagarathas are a people of Indian origin, well known for their financial dealings and hospitality. They are followers of the Hindu religion and worship the Shiva and Murugan deities of the Hindu… Continue reading Nattukoi Nagarathars