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Sanjhi Art

March 26, 2022

Sanjhi art is a craft form that is unique and features intricate picture motifs, and exquisite designs which are cut into paper. This art form originated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh and in Vrindavan this art form reached its peak. History ..

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Red Fort Festival-Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

March 25, 2022

From 25th March to 3rd April the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is being celebrated. During this festival, the iconic Red Fort located in New Delhi and was built in the 17th century will be celebrated. Overview: This ..

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GI Tag for Narasingapettai Nagaswaram

March 22, 2022

Geographical Indication tag has been awarded to the Narasingapettai Nagaswaram under the category of musical instruments of class 15. Overview: Narasinghapettai nagaswaram is a classical wind music instrument that is traditionally made in a village near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. On ..

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Surajkund Crafts Mela

March 21, 2022

From the 19th March 2022, the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela is being held in Surajkund, Haryana for celebrating Indian cultural heritage and folk traditions. Overview: This Mela attracts more than a million visitors including thousands of overseas visitors. This ..

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Telangana Iron Age memorial

March 15, 2022

A menhir was spotted on the roadside at Ellarigudem, a hamlet in Mahaboobabad district of Telangana. About the discovery The Archaeologist Sivanagireddy noticed this menhir during his survey of archaeological and heritage remains under the ‘Preserve Heritage for Posterity’ program. ..

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NABARD Grameena Habba

March 12, 2022

‘Grameena Habba,’ a platform for rural artisans to sell handicraft, agricultural, and handloom products, is being held by NABARD’s Karnataka regional office in Bengaluru till March 14. Overview: This event features handloom sarees, handmade arts, home decors, handwoven clothing material, ..

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Where is ‘Pandrethan Temple’?

March 12, 2022

Pandrethan temple is a heritage site located in Badamibagh, Srinagar. About the Pandrethan temple Pandrethan temple is an 8th Century temple built by Meru, a minister of King Partha, ruler of Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and ..

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Benin Bronze Collection

March 12, 2022

The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the 16th century. Overview: The Benin Bronze collection includes cast plaques that are ..

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