Art and Culture

Every year, several awards and honours are given by the Government of India as a token of appreciation to people or communities for their extraordinary work. Bharat Ratna Bharat Ratna is one of the highest awards and honours, bestowed upon the most outstanding people who have presented admirable work in their fields. The Bharat Ratna […]

There are 1,121 World Heritage sites in 167 nations as of now. Each year, new sites are discovered, and some are stripped off the list as rejected world heritage sites, just like Liverpool lost status. World Heritage sites have also lost their status in fewer, more tragic circumstances. Fifty-three sites are currently listed as endangered,

In the 16th Century A.D., the most refined form of miniature paintings originated, which gives a complete indigenous look and style. These types of paintings are called Kulhadar paintings, and they do not have the style of either Mughal or Persian. The Kulhadar paintings belong to a group of miniatures designated as the Kulhadar group.

Gupta period temple architecture was based on the representation of God and Goddesses. The avatar of Vishnu and Lingas was the main component of temples. The main temple of the Gupta era is the Dashavatara temple. It is the first northern temple with a shikhara. Dashvatara, as its name, depicts the ten avatars of Vishnu.

The Ambubachi Mela is a mass-scale Hindu gathering which takes place every year. This gathering takes place at Kamakhya Mata Temple in Guwahati, Assam. It is usually celebrated in the monsoon season around June. Usually, during this course of time, the sun transitions into the zodiac of Mithoon. It is a celebration every year during

The Kesaria Stupa is one of the finest and oldest architecture depicting Indian culture and heritage. Kesaria stupa is known as the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world. The first building of the Stupa was constructed in the 3rd century B.C.E. Kesariya Stupa has a circumference of nearly 400 feet (120 m) and rises to

Kattaikkuttu Sangam theatre is a vital piece of the theoretical Tamil social heritage. Kattaikkuttu is a rural theatre structure from Tamil Nadu. It is frequently conflated with terukkuttu, yet the two structures are determinedly unique. While kattaikkuttu is a multi-artiste, the entire night execution is made essentially for diversion; terukkuttu is important for a strict

From time immemorial, culture has been the chain that links us to our forefathers. Culture helps us experience the customs of our ancient civilisations. It’s a way of passing art, communal values, skills and legacies to future generations. It can be passed down in language, dressing style, religious customs, food cuisine, and literature. But what

Intangible cultural heritage found worldwide is handed over orally in the community. While there may be people who are considered lifestyle carriers, ICH is regularly broader than one individual’s talents or knowledge. In 2006 the Newfoundland and Labrador authorities said, regarding their regional oral traditions, “The methods involved in the continuation of traditional knowledge represent

Radiocarbon dating places the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) between 2500 and 1750 BC. It is also known as the Harappan civilization. Under the supervision of archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni, the site was initially identified through excavation in 1921. This civilization’s long-term indigenous evolution began on the outskirts of the Indus Valley, in the highlands of