Category: History and Art & Culture in News

Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Source-This post is based on the article “Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna” published in “Times of India” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recently Government of India has announced that Late former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. Who was Karpoori… Continue reading Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna

Ayodhya Ram Temple – key features

Source: This post is based on the article “Nagara architecture, 392 pillars, 5 mandaps: Decoding Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’s key features” published in “Hindustan Times” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the news? The Ram temple in Ayodhya is inaugurated on January 22. What is the style of the temple? The temple is built in the… Continue reading Ayodhya Ram Temple – key features

Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight

Source-This post is based on the article “Assam revives traditional bull fights nine years after SC ban” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? The Assam Government has recently revived the traditional buffalo fight (Moh-Juj), which had been halted for nine years following the Supreme Court’s ban on Tamil Nadu’s… Continue reading Moh-Juj: Traditional bull fight

Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort

Source-This post is based on the article “Parakram Diwas 2024 Commemoration: Red Fort Unveils History and Cultural Spectacle” published in “PIB” on 21st January 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the Parakram Diwas 2024 event at Red Fort on the evening of January 23. The celebration will be continued till 31st January.… Continue reading Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort

Temple Architecture of Nagara Style in 2024

Source: This post is based on the article “What is the Nagara style in which Ayodhya’s Ram temple is built” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th January 2024. Why in the news? Temple Architecture of Nagara Style, The Ram temple in Ayodhya is going to be inaugurated on January 22. What is the Nagara… Continue reading Temple Architecture of Nagara Style in 2024

PM Modi visits Guruvayur Temple

Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi visits Guruvayur temple in Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently visited the Sreekrishna Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala to offer prayers. About Guruvayur Temple Aspect Details About 1. It is a Hindu temple, often referred to… Continue reading PM Modi visits Guruvayur Temple

PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi

Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi visits historic temple linked to Ramayana in Lepakshi. Know its significance” published in “India Today” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, The Prime Minister recently visited the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. He is completing the… Continue reading PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi

Adi Shankara

Source: The article is based on “Who are the shankaracharyas — and who was Adi Shankara?” in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the four Shankaracharyas have announced their decision not to participate in the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. Who is Shankaracharya? 1) Shankaracharya… Continue reading Adi Shankara

India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat

Source-This post is based on the article “India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study” published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently an archaeological excavation at Gujarat’s Vadnagar has discovered evidence of human settlement dating back to 1,400 BCE. What are the findings of… Continue reading India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat

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