CHIKANKARI (EMBROIDERY)
Details Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery, and it is one of Lucknow’s best known textile decoration styles There are references to embroidery similar to chikan work in India as early as 3rd century BC by Megasthenes, who mentioned the use of flowered muslins by Indians. […]
ASI PLANNING BARRICADE AROUND FAMED STONE CHARIOT AT HAMPI
Why in news? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is contemplating installing a wooden barricade around the stone chariot inside Vittala Temple complex at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi in Karnataka in a bid to protect it from vandalism. Vittala Temple is not only among the most visited protected monuments at Hampi, but […]
YAKSHAGANA
Why in news? Breaking barriers with Yakshagana: A young Muslim woman overcame resistance to acquire prowess in the art form Details: Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines […]
GURMUKHI SCRIPT
Why in news? Punjab govt. signboards to be in Gurmukhi Details: Gurmukhi is an abugida developed from the Laṇḍā scripts, standardized and used by the second Sikh guru, Guru Angad (1504–1552). Commonly regarded as a Sikh script, Gurmukhi is used in Punjab, India as the official script of the Punjabi language Gurmukhi evolved in cultural […]
DOCTORS REMOVE LARGE THYROID GROWTHS FROM MELGHAT TRIBAL
For long, the massive enlarged thyroid glands among the Korkus tribal living in Amravati’s Melghat region have puzzled doctors. Doctors would see Korkus, mainly women, with these abnormal growths, known as goiter, weighing over one to two kilograms. An annual surgery camp held at a remote hospital in Chikhaldara has however changed that. While goiter […]
EXPERTS’ MEET TO DISCUSS RESTORATION OF SUN TEMPLE
Why in news? A plan to restore and preserve the nearly 800 Year old Konark Sun temple in Odisha would be drawn up soon, after a two day conference of experts at the end of the month The 13th century temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, had been filled with sand and sealed by the […]
HAMPI
Why in news? Supreme court has supported the move of demolishing restaurants near Hampi by Karnataka government Details: The directions under The Mysore Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1961 was followed by Karnataka Government More about Hampi: Modern era Group of Monuments at Hampi site in Ballari district and […]
RASA IN INDIAN MUSIC
Bharata Muni enunciated the eight Rasas in the Nātyasāstra, an ancient Sanskrit text of dramatic theory and other performance arts, written between 200 BC and 200 AD. In the Indian performing arts, a rasa is a sentiment or emotion evoked in each member of the audience by the art. The Natya Shastra mentions six rasa […]
BUDGET 2020: KNOW ABOUT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES SET TO BE DEVELOPED
Rakhigarhi, Haryana Pre-Harappan Civilisation settlement, and later a part of the ancient civilisation itself, between 2600-1900 BCE. What are found?: Remnants of a planned township with mud-brick houses and proper drainage system, along with terracotta jewellery, conch shells, vase and seals, things the Harappans were known for. Hastinapur, Uttar Pradesh […]
HAMPI, KEY ATTRACTIONS IN KODAGU AMONG PLACES CLOSED FOR A WEEK
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? The tourism sector continues to face a blow this holiday season, with most travellers putting off plans by choosing to stay safe in the light of COVID-19 threat and some key heritage places such as Hampi being closed for a week as part of precautionary measure. […]