Hanamkonda’s Thousand Pillar Temple

Source: THSubject: Art and culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) completed the 42-year-long restoration of the 12th-century dance pavilion (Kalyana Mandapam) at the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda. The structure, which had sunk into the ground due to foundational failure, was rebuilt piece-by-piece using indigenous Kakatiya-era sandbox technology. Hanamkonda’s Thousand Pillar Temple About …

Fusion of rock art at Rudragiri Hillock

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH Context: The Rudragiri hillock in Andhra Pradesh features a unique combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty, dating back to around 1300 AD. The site includes five naturally formed rock shelters that served as living quarters during the Mesolithic …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 03 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

Ramappa temple: Telangana’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site:

GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Art and architecture.   UNESCO World Heritage Site Context: Telangana’s Ramappa Temple is receiving massive focus after it received UNESCO tag recently.   About the Temple: Situated in Telangana’s Warangal, the temple stands on a six-feet high star-shaped platform with walls, pillars and ceilings adorned with intricate carvings that attest …

Kakatiya Dynasty

Topics Covered: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Kakatiya Dynasty: Why in News? Kakatii Devi temple built by Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva in Dharanikota (Andhra Pradesh) converted into an abode of local Goddess ‘Balusulamma’.  Key points: The presiding deity at this 13th century …