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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

News: The Prime Minister Modi recently visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple at the historic city of Anuradhapura. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree. About Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree Location: It is situated in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is considered the oldest living cultivated plant in the world. It is believed… Continue reading Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree

Kannadippaya

News: Kannadippaya recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is the first tribal handicraft product from Kerala to receive such an honour. About Kannadippaya Kannadippaya is a traditional tribal handicraft from Kerala. The name Kannadippaya literally means “mirror mat”, which refers to the mat’s unique reflective surface that resembles a mirror.  It is handcrafted from… Continue reading Kannadippaya

Sarhul Festival

News- Adivasis in Jharkhand and the broader Chhotanagpur region will celebrate the arrival of the new year and spring season with the Sarhul festival soon. About Sarhul Festival Sarhul, literally “worship of the Sal tree”, is among the most revered Adivasi festivals. It signifies nature worship and marks the arrival of spring. Sarhul also symbolizes… Continue reading Sarhul Festival

Third Battle of Panipat (1761)

News- The Chief Minister of Maharashtra described the Third Battle of Panipat as a symbol of Maratha valor during a discussion in the State Assembly. Third Battle of Panipat (1761). About Third Battle of Panipat (1761) The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on 14 January 1761, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of… Continue reading Third Battle of Panipat (1761)

Vikramshila University

News– The government is planning the revival of another ancient center of learning in Bihar—Vikramshila University. About Vikramshila University Location:- It was located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, along the banks of the Ganges River. Founder: It was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th to early 9th century AD. It was… Continue reading Vikramshila University

PEPSU Muzhara Movement

News- March 19 commemorates the anniversary of the PEPSU Muzhara movement, a significant agrarian struggle in Punjab. PEPSU Muzhara Movement. About PEPSU Muzhara Movement It was an agrarian struggle led by landless tenant farmers (muzharas) in Punjab. It aimed at land ownership rights against feudal landlords (biswedars). It was originated in the 1930s, intensified post-independence… Continue reading PEPSU Muzhara Movement

Kamba Ramayana

News– The Ministry of Culture has launched a comprehensive initiative to preserve and promote Kamba Ramayana recitals in Tamil Nadu. Kamba Ramayana. About Kamba Ramayana Overview The Kamba Ramayana, also known as Ramavataram, is a Tamil rendition of the Sanskrit Valmiki Ramayana. It stands out for its poetic brilliance and spiritual insights deeply rooted in… Continue reading Kamba Ramayana

Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites

News: The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, ancient standing stones in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back around 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been included in India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites. About Menhirs Menhirs are large, upright standing stones, often uncarved, placed individually or in groups. Purpose: Used for burial,… Continue reading Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites

UNESCO Tentative List

News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List

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