News: At the 2026 BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping were seen before an image of the Ramanathaswamy Temple’s 1,212-pillar corridor. About Ramanathaswamy Temple Location: Ramanathaswamy Temple is located in Rameswaram on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu. Religious Association: It is a historic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the… Continue reading Ramanathaswamy Temple
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Bail Pola Festival
News: Bail Pola is observed by farmers to honour bulls and oxen for their vital contribution to agriculture and rural livelihoods. About Bail Pola Festival Bail Pola Festival is a traditional festival that celebrates the bond between farmers and their bulls and expresses gratitude for their agricultural service. It is also known as Pola Amavasya, Kushopatini… Continue reading Bail Pola Festival
Battle of Saragarhi
News: Saragarhi is remembered on 12 September, when the battle was fought in 1897 and later observed as Saragarhi Day. About Battle of Saragarhi Battle of Saragarhi was fought on 12 September 1897 at the Saragarhi post, in the then North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) of British India, now in Pakistan. Built by: The forts were built… Continue reading Battle of Saragarhi
Historic City of Barakuru
News: A rare Sidithale Veeragallu hero stone, depicting self-sacrifice, was recently discovered near the Panchalingeshwara Temple in Barkur. About Historic City of Barakuru Location: Barakuru is located in Udupi district, Karnataka. It lies on the banks of the Sita River, about 5 km east of the Arabian Sea coast. Ancient names: The town was known… Continue reading Historic City of Barakuru
Bharatendu Harishchandra
News: Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary. About Bharatendu Harishchandra Bharatendu Harishchandra was a pioneering poet, writer and playwright. He is known as the ‘father of modern Hindi literature’. He wrote under pen name of “Rasa”. Early life: He was born on September 09, 1850 at Benares.… Continue reading Bharatendu Harishchandra
Ancient Port of Poompuhar
News: The third phase of underwater archaeological exploration has commenced off Poompuhar to trace the maritime trade links of ancient Tamils. About Ancient Port of Poompuhar Poompuhar was a flourishing ancient port city known as Kaveripoompattinam. Location: It is located in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, near where the Cauveri River flows into the Bay of… Continue reading Ancient Port of Poompuhar
Mahatma Ayyankali
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their birth anniversary. About Mahatma Ayyankali Mahatma Ayyankali was a pioneering social reformer and Dalit rights leader from Keralam who challenged caste based discrimination in Travancore. Birth: He was born to Ayyan and Mala in 1863 in Venganoor, Kerala. Community:… Continue reading Mahatma Ayyankali
Rajghat Excavations
News: After 70 years, researchers recently opened 22 boxes from the 1957 Rajghat excavations. About Rajghat Excavations Location: Rajghat is located on the north-eastern edge of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganga and Varuna rivers. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the middle Ganga Valley. According to archeologists, the area… Continue reading Rajghat Excavations
Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
News: Recently, ‘Kaho Kalidasa!’, a novel by Yugul Joshi, on the poet’s life and works, launched at IGNCA, New Delhi. About Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa Birth: The exact birth date and birthplace of the ancient Sanskrit poet Kalidasa remain unknown. He is associated with various regions such as Himalayas, Ujjain and Kalinga. He was a great Sanskrit… Continue reading Sanskrit Poet Kalidasa
Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I
News: Peshwa Bajirao I, the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, was known for his military campaigns and expansion of the Maratha kingdom. About Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I Bajirao I was the Peshwa of the Maratha confederacy from 1720 to 1740 during the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu I. He served under Chhatrapati Shahu I and… Continue reading Maratha Peshwa Bajirao I
