Archeological Significance of Benisagar

Benisagar, a village located 85 kilometers from Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district, is a treasure trove of historical wonders. Excavated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), this site has revealed continuous habitation from the fifth century A.D. to the 16-17 ..

Tags: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • state of Jharkhand

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023

Category: States Current Affairs

Kapileshwar Temple

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. ..

Tags: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • Odisha

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Tilting of Tungnath Temple

The Tungnath temple, located in the picturesque Rudraprayag district of Garhwal Himalayas, has recently caught the attention of researchers from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The ASI conducted a study on the temple and discovered that it is tilting. ..

Tags: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • Garhwal Himalayas • Himalayas

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Revamped Monument Mitra Scheme

The scheme will bring more than a thousand monuments under the private sector. The private sector will revamp the monuments. They will do this as a part of their Corporate Social Responsibility. Revamping means improving a structure or changing its ..

Tags: Archaeological Museum • Archaeological Site Museums • Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • Corporate social responsibility (CSR) • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Sites Identified for ‘National importance’ Tag

According to Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy, 20 heritage sites have been identified for National importance tag. These sites also include 2 ancient mounds at Rakhigarhi in Haryana and age-old Anangtal in Delhi in the last 3 years. Other ..

Tags: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • heritage sites • Indian heritage Sites • Museum Grant Scheme • Sites of National Importance

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Devayatanam Conference

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is organising “Devayatanam Conference”, as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Key Facts Devayatanam conference is a two-day international conference. ‘Devayatanam is an odyssey of Indian temple architecture. Conference is being held on February ..

Tags: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) • Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav • Hindu temples

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences