News: Recent dating of burial urn samples from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district suggests that the Iron Age may have begun there around 3,345 BCE, at least 1,000 years earlier than previously believed. About Iron Age Iron Age Overview: A transformative period in history when iron replaced stone and bronze as the primary material… Continue reading Iron Age in India
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Kalaripayattu
News: The relegation of Kalaripayattu to the demonstration section of the 38th edition of the National Games has sparked off a political storm. About Kalaripayattu It is one of the oldest and most scientific martial art forms in the world based on the ancient knowledge of the human body. It originated in Kerala. Myths credit the… Continue reading Kalaripayattu
Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered remarkable Buddhist remains during fresh excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district. About Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Location– It is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is part of the famous Diamond Triangle of Odisha along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri – translated… Continue reading Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
Konark Sun Temple
News: Recently, Singapore’s President visited the world heritage site of Sun Temple at Konark. About Konark Sun Temple The temple was built by King Narasimha Deva I of the Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century as a tribute to the Sun God. It represents the architectural brilliance of the Kalinga temple architecture. The Sun… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple
Kumbh Mela
News: Maha Kumbh Mela is being held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It is a celebration of spirituality, religion and equality. About Kumbh Mela The word Kumbh is derived from Sanskrit word Kumbh which means pitcher or pot. It is believed that during the Samudra manthan event, churning of the ocean, a pot (Kumbh) of Amrit… Continue reading Kumbh Mela
Indus Valley Script
News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a prize money of $1 million for experts or organisations that are successful in deciphering the scripts of Indus Valley Civilisation. About Indus Valley Script Evolution: During the early Harappan phase (3500-2700 BCE), the earliest examples of script signs are found on Ravi and Kot Diji pottery… Continue reading Indus Valley Script
Sree Narayana Guru
News: The remarks of Kerala Chief Minister, at the inaugural session of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage, on Sree Narayana Guru have set off a controversy. About Sree Narayana Guru He was a saint, philosopher, social reformer who advocated social equality and spiritual enlightenment. He was born in Chempazhanthy, a village near Thiruvananthapuram, in the Ezhava… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru
Srisailam Temple
News: The Archaeological Survey of India has discovered several copper plates and other ancient inscriptions at the Srisailam Temple, Andhra Pradesh. About Srisailam Temple Location: It is located on the top of Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh. It lies on the bank of the river Krishna. History: The inscriptional evidence date back the temple to… Continue reading Srisailam Temple
1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress
News: The 100th Anniversary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka. About the Belagavi Session It was the 39th session of the INC which took place on December 26-27, 1924, in Belagavi, Karnataka. The session was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the only time he served as the Congress… Continue reading 1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress
Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
News: The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. About Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum The museum was first announced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023. It will redefine the… Continue reading Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
