Page-16 of Art & Culture Current Affairs

Dancing Girl of Mohenjodaro

May 25, 2023

On International Museum Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Museum Expo, an event that showcased various cultural exhibits and artifacts. Among the highlights was the unveiling of a captivating mascot, the Dancing Girl, which drew both admiration and ..

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What is Shavuot? – Current Updates (May, 2023)

May 23, 2023

Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a significant Jewish festival that holds historical and theological importance. Celebrated exactly 50 days or seven weeks after the second day of Passover, Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah at ..

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Kapileshwar Temple

May 18, 2023

Nestled in the capital city of Bhubaneswar, the famous Kapileshwar temple stands as a testament to Odisha’s rich cultural heritage. Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) made a significant decision to add this temple to its protected monuments list. ..

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Siddheswara Temple Inscriptions

May 10, 2023

The Siddheswara Temple at Hemavati in India offers a glimpse into the past and how education was promoted and supported by the Nolamba Pallavas and their predecessors. Built between the 7th and 10th centuries for the propagation of Shaivism, the ..

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Ubhauli Festival

May 6, 2023

The festival of Ubhauli is celebrated annually by the Kirant community on the full moon day of the Lunar month of Baishakh. The festival is of great significance for the community as it marks the beginning of farming and the ..

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Celebration Picasso 1973-2023

May 1, 2023

On April 8, 2023, the art world will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It is a day that marks not only his death but also a celebration of his remarkable work and artistic ..

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Shankaracharya Jayanti

April 26, 2023

Shankaracharya Jayanti holds great importance for Hindus since it commemorates the birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya, an Indian Guru and philosopher. It is celebrated with great grandeur and devotion, and in 2023, it falls on April 25th. This year, Shankaracharya ..

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Basava Jayanthi

April 24, 2023

Basava Jayanthi is an important festival celebrated in Karnataka and other parts of South India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Basavanna. This festival is of great significance to the Lingayat community, as Basavanna is considered the founding saint of ..

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Shawwal Moon

April 21, 2023

Muslims all around the world celebrate the start of the Shawwal month as it marks the end of the month-long fasting of Ramadan and the beginning of the Eid al-Fitr festival. The Shawwal Moon is an important celestial event in ..

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Hun-Thadou Cultural Festival

April 20, 2023

The Hun-Thadou cultural festival is an annual celebration of the Thadou community in Manipur. It is a time when the Thadou people come together to honor their customs, culture, and religious beliefs. Recently, the 5th edition of the festival was ..

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