News: Recent excavations at Bhir Mound, Takshashila uncovered lapis lazuli fragments (6th century BC) and Kushan bronze coins (2nd century AD), highlighting long-distance trade and later Kushana political-economic activity in ancient Gandhara. About Kushanas The Kushanas were nomadic people, also known as Tocharians, who migrated from the steppes of north-central Asia. They succeeded the Parthians… Continue reading Kushanas
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Somnath Temple
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Somnath temple’s survival over the past thousand years reflects the country’s indomitable civilisational spirit. About Somnath Temple Location: The Somnath temple is located along the coastline in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Meaning: Somnath means “Lord of the Soma” or “moon”. The site is… Continue reading Somnath Temple
Gayan-Bayan
News: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) attended the second biennial full-fledged state convention of the ‘Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan Sanstha, Assam’. About Gayan-Bayan In Assam, North India, gayan-bayan (gāyan-bāyan) is a devotional dance performed in satras by disciples of Sankardev. Meaning: The term gāyan-bāyanderives from gāyan, meaning “singer,” and bāyan, meaning “drummer.” There is… Continue reading Gayan-Bayan
Rani Velu Nachiyar
News: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her courage, leadership, and resistance to British rule. About Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730–1796) was the 18th-century queen of the Sivagangai estate in Tamil Nadu. She was the first queen in India to actively oppose British rule and… Continue reading Rani Velu Nachiyar
Mannathu Padmanabha
News: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. About Mannathu Padmanabha Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970), was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. His birthday (2… Continue reading Mannathu Padmanabha
Sree Narayana Guru
News: The Vice-President of India inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Sivagiri Mutt, describing it as a living philosophy of social awakening envisioned by Sree Narayana Guru. About Sree Narayana Guru Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was one of the Hindu social and spiritual reformers of modern Kerala. He was born in Chempazhanthy, near present-day Thiruvananthapuram, into… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru
Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
News: Recognising the historical, cultural, and tourism significance of Rakhigarhi, the Haryana government is undertaking concrete measures to develop and promote the site as a major archaeological destination on both the national and international tourism map. Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site Location: Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana. River associated with: It… Continue reading Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
Santhali language
News: The President of India released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Santhali Language The Santhali language is one of the most ancient living languages of India and is spoken by the Santal tribal community. Script: Santhali is primarily written in the Ol… Continue reading Santhali language
Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Swami Shraddhanand
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Swami Shraddhanand on his Balidaan Diwas, highlighting his role in Swaraj and social reform. About Swami Shraddhanand Swami Shraddhanand, originally named Munshi Ram, was a social reformer, educationist, religious leader, and freedom activist associated with the Arya Samaj tradition. Birth: He was born on February 22,… Continue reading Swami Shraddhanand
