Inscription on Vijayanagar king’s death discovered Subject: Art and Culture Context: The first ever Epigraphical reference to the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya has been discovered at Honnenahalli in Tumakuru district. Concept: According to it he died on October 17, 1529, Sunday, and incidentally this day was marked by a lunar […]
Ancient Buddhist Monastery found in Jharkhand/Nagri script Subject: Art and Culture Context: The monastery was found near Burhani village near JuljulPahar of Sitagarhi Hills (12 kms from Hazaribagh) in Jharkhand by ASI team. Concept: It is believed to be at least 900 years old, buried under a mound in a village. It is […]
Shergarh Subject: Art and culture Context: Close to nine years after the 16th century Sher Shah Gate in Central Delhi was partially damaged in heavy rains, the restoration work on the monument is still not complete and delayed due to Covid protocols as per ASI. Concept: Sher shah gate is located on Mathura […]
Mandu festival Subject: Arts and Culture Context: The three-day Mandu Festival was recently held at Mandu in the historic town of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh yesterday. Concept: The three-day festival had live concerts, adventure sports, cycling expeditions and much more. It will have Local art, craft and cuisine as well. About Mandu […]
BHIMBEDKA PAINTING Subject : Art and Culture Context :India and Australia were a evolutionary neighbours , a link found in Bhimbetka shows. Concept : The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest […]
Thiruvallvur Subject: Art and Culture Context: A fuel station owner at Nagapampalli near Karur has been offering half-a-litre of petrol free to customers whose kids recite 10 couplets of Thirukkural. Concept: The aim of initiative is: Promote reading habit Bring about a focus in students Awareness about the poet and his ideas About […]
Theru Koothu Subject: Art and Culture Context: A group of TheruKoothu, a declining art form,saw artists performing their first performance in political party rally this year. Concept: It is the most popular form of folk drama of Tamil Nadu, literally means “street play”. It is mostly performed at the time of annual temple […]
Losar Subject: Art and Culture Context: Tibetan New Year is being celebrated today. Concept: It is a festival of Tibetan Buddhism. It is celebrated on lunisolar (a calendar in many cultures whose date indicates both the Moon phase and the time of the solar year.) Tibetan calendar. It is celebrated on various dates […]