The Shankaracharya Temple is located in Zabarwan range in Srinagar. It is also known as the Jyeshteshwara temple. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva....
The Abhidhamma Day is celebrated primarily in Myanmar. It is a Theravada Buddhist tradition. The day celebrates Buddha’s descent from heaven after teaching Abhidhamma to his mother. About...
Judima, a homemade rice wine from the Dimasa tribe of Assam, is the first traditional drink in the entire Northeast to carry a geographical indication (GI). How is...
The Louvre is the world’s largest museum located in Paris, France. It is a historical monument housing the famed Mona Lisa painting. This museum is located in the...
A Reclining Buddha is a statue or image depicting the Buddha’s final days before his transition to Parinirvana – the stage of great salvation after death attained by...
White Monument is a large mound in northastern Syria built some 4,400 years ago. It is called “White Monument” because it is covered by gypsum. The structure’s height...
In India, Buddha Purnima is celebrated on first full moon of the Month of Vaishakha to honour the birth, nirvana (enlightenment) as well Mahaparinirvana (death) of Gautam Buddha....
Templeton Prize was first awarded to living individuals who used to work in the field of religion, but later it was broadened to include a person who works...
In April, 2021, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award is to be conferred to Actor Rajinikanth. Dadasaheb Phalke award is considered as the...
Vincent Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter. He is one of the influential figures in western art. He is known to have created around 2,100 artworks. He...
Nizamuddin Markaz Mosque or the Banglewali Masjid is a mosque in South Delhi. It is noted as being the birthplace of Tablighi Jamaat movement and now serves as...
Phugadi is a folk dance of Goa that is performed during festivals like the Shigmotsav and during social events. It is performed by women in a circular or...
