Hindu temples
Siddheswara Temple Inscriptions
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Tungnath Temple
On March 27, a notification was issued by the central government to declare the ancient Tungnath temple as a monument of national importance. Tungnath temple, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is a significant pilgrimage site for Hindus. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
IRCTC to launch Navratri Special Tourist Train
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – a public sector undertaking under the Railways Ministry – announced that it would launch the Navratri Special Tourist Train for Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra with the newly launched Bharat Gaurav ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
IRCTC to launch its third corporate passenger train
The subsidiary of Indian Railways, IRCTC is set to launch its third corporate passenger train Kashi Mahakal Express on the Varanasi-Indore Route. It is a premium train to be run by IRCTC, that will connect three temples namely Omkareshwar temple ..
Annual festival of famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple started in Tamil Nadu
On 26th August 2019, the 10-day annual festival of the famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple has started in Tamil Nadu with a formal flag hoisting ceremony in the sprawling temple premises. The main ceremony of the crowning of Lord Sundareswara ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
ASI initiates large scale restoration work of this temple since November 2017
The Markandeshwar temple is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra. It is in news because the Archaeological Survey of India initiated the large scale restoration work of this temple since November 2017. . Known ..
The unique Chapparam (Chariot) festival 2018 started in Tamil Nadu
On December 28, the unique Chapparam (Chariot) festival was celebrated with traditional rituals and festivities in the famous Madurai Meenakshi temple, in Tamil Nadu. The fest symbolizes the importance of preserving all kinds of food and fodder. The festival is ..