Page-9 of Art & Culture Current Affairs
INSV Kaundinya
The Indian Navy recently launched the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya at the Naval Base in Karwar. This vessel is named after Kaundinya, an ancient Indian mariner...
Rajon Ki Baoli Stepwell
Conservation project was completed for Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi. This project was led by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)...
CCRAS Revives Ancient Ayurvedic Manuscripts
India made strides in preserving its traditional medicine heritage. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) revived two rare Ayurvedic manuscripts – Dravyaratnākara Nighaṇṭu and Dravyanamākara...
Ramman Festival
The Ramman festival is an important cultural event in Uttarakhand. Celebrated annually in the villages of Saloor-Dungra, it showcases the region’s rich traditions. This festival received UNESCO World...
Inscription from Vikramaditya I Era
Recently, archaeological discovery was made at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk, Davangere district. An inscription dating back to the 7th century AD was unearthed. This inscription, measuring five...
Telangana’s Shatavahana Heritage
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has identified eleven inscriptions from the Shatavahana period during an expedition in the Gundaram Reserve Forest in Telangana. This finding is very...
Basaveshwara
Basaveshwara, also known as Basavanna, was a prominant figure in 12th-century India. Born in Karnataka in 1131 CE, he emerged as a philosopher, statesman, and social reformer. His...
Raghuji Bhosale I
Recently, the Maharashtra government successfully reclaimed the historic sword of Raghuji Bhosale I at a Sotheby’s auction in London. This event marks milestone as it is the first...
Kartarpur Corridor
The Kartarpur Corridor is religious and cultural link between India and Pakistan. It connects the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Narowal, Pakistan, to the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in...
Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi
Mahant Prem Das, the Gaddi Nasheen of Hanuman Garhi, is set to break a centuries-old tradition by visiting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on April 30, 2025. This...
Kalma in Islam
The recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has brought the Kalma into sharp focus. During this tragic event, victims were asked to recite the Kalma to...
