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The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Awards

Source: TOISubject: Art and Culture Context: President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for the years 2024 and 2025 at an investiture ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Awards About The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship & Awards: …

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Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Source: PIBSubject: Art and Culture Context: At the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, India's official nomination Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It marks India's 45th World Heritage property, placing the nation 6th globally and 2nd in the Asia-Pacific region for total …

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The Thukkachi Temple

Source: THSubject: Art and Culture Context: The 12th-century Abathsahayeswarar Temple at Thukkachi received global recognition after being conferred the prestigious UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024) for outstanding heritage conservation. The Thukkachi Temple About The Thukkachi Temple: What It Is? The Abathsahayeswarar Temple is a historic 12th-century Hindu shrine that stands as a remarkable testament …

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Prambanan Temple

Source: News on AirSubject: Art and Culture Context: Prime Minister of India and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto officially launched an international conservation and restoration project at the Prambanan Temple Compounds in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Prambanan Temple About Prambanan Temple: What It Is? Prambanan (locally known as Roro Jonggrang or Loro Jonggrang) is the largest and most …

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Pandavani Folk Tradition

Source: IESubject: Art and Culture Context: President of India and other senior leaders paid rich tributes to the legendary Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai, who passed away in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, at the age of 72. Pandavani Folk Tradition About Pandavani Folk Tradition: What It Is? Pandavani (literally meaning Songs and Stories of the Pandavas) is …

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Shastrarth Tradition

Source: DD NewsSubject: Art and Culture Context: Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Nalanda University for successfully reviving the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate). Shastrarth Tradition About Shastrarth Tradition: What It Is? Shastrarth (derived from Shastra meaning scriptures/knowledge and Artha meaning meaning/interpretation) …

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Kashmir’s Sufiyana Music

Source: THSubject: Art and Culture Context: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister forwarded a proposal to the Union Ministry of Culture to nominate Kashmir’s Sufiyana Music for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. Kashmir’s Sufiyana Music About Kashmir’s Sufiyana Music: What It Is? Kashmir's Sufiyana Music (also known as Sufiyana Mausiki or Sufiyana Kalam) is a …

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Sushruta

Source: ITSubject: Art and Culture Context: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland, widely considered the oldest surgical college in the world, unveiled a 90-kilogram bronze statue to honor the ancient Indian physician Sushruta. Sushruta About Sushruta: Who He Was? Sushruta is a legendary ancient Indian physician and surgeon who is widely celebrated …

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Thewa Art

Source: DD newsSubject: Art and culture Context: During Prime Minister of India visit to Slovakia, he gifted Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, bringing global attention to Rajasthan’s centuries-old Thewa craft. Thewa Art About Thewa Art: What It Is? Thewa is an extraordinary traditional jewelry-making and decorative craft that involves the precise, delicate …

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Rakhigarhi – Harappan Site

Source: PIBSubject: Art and Culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has formally handed over human skeletal remains excavated from the Rakhigarhi site in Haryana to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI). Rakhigarhi – Harappan Site About Rakhigarhi – Harappan Site: What It Is? Rakhigarhi is an ancient Bronze Age metropolis that stands as …

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PrelimsJharkhand’s Four Traditional Products Receive Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Source: NIESubject: Art and Culture Context: In a major milestone for tribal craftsmanship, four traditional products from Jharkhand—Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft—have been officially granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Jharkhand’s Four Traditional Products Receive Geographical Indication (GI) Tag About Jharkhand’s …

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The Sanchi Stupa

Source: News on AirSubject: Art and Culture Context: On a special initiative of Prime Minister of India , the sacred relics of Lord Buddha’s two most prominent disciples, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, are being sent from the Sanchi Stupa to Mongolia. The Sanchi Stupa About The Sanchi Stupa: What It Is? The Sanchi Stupa (The Great …

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The Bhojshala Complex

Source: NDTVSubject: Art and Culture Context: The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered a historic 242-page verdict declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati). The Bhojshala Complex About The Bhojshala Complex: What it is? The Bhojshala complex is an 11th-century protected …

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