What Is Jallikattu?
Context: The Supreme Court on Thursday termed jallikattu a “type of bovine sport” existing in Tamil Nadu for at least a century, and did not interfere with the State legislature’s finding that the bull-taming event is part of the cultural heritage and tradition of the people. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the […]
About The Tungnath Temple
Context: The central government recently issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. Relevance: GS I: Culture Dimensions of the Article: Tungnath Temple – Location and Significance: Architecture and Surroundings: About Panch Kedars: -Source: Indian Express
What is Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam?
Context: Nearly 3,000 people are expected to attend Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to showcase “age-old ties” and cultural links between two coastal States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam? Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam is a festival that celebrates the cultural […]
Mohiniyattam Dance Form
Context: Recently, the Classical dance legend Kanak Rele and the Mohiniyattam (classical dance form from the state of Kerala) exponent, who was awarded the first Guru Gopinath National Puraskaram of the Government of Kerala passed away. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: Mohiniyattam Dance Form History of Mohiniyattam Salient Features of […]
Lavani Folk Art Form
Context: NCP leader has directed members of his party to not organise raunchy public shows in the name of Lavani, a folk song-and-dance performance that is popular in Maharashtra. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is the Lavani folk art form? History and Evolution: Sub-genres: Acceptance and Audience: Popularity and […]
Mughal Gardens Will Now Be Called as Amrit Udyan
Context: The Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens — popularly known as the Mughal Gardens was renamed as Amrit Udyan. Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: The Amrit Udyan: A Landscape of Mughal and English Styles Charbagh Style of Mughal Gardening in India Source: The Hindu, Indian Express
Puri Jagannath temple
Context: Odisha Governor’s suggestion that foreigners and non-Hindus should be allowed to enter Puri’s famed Jagannath temple has not gone down well with traditionalists and political leaders alike. Relevance: GS I- Art and Architecture Dimensions of the Article: About Shree Jagannath temple Architecture of Jagannath temple -Source: The Hindu
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Context: The Centre has decided to nominate Assam’s Charaideo Maidams — the Ahom equivalent of the ancient Egyptian pyramids — for the UNESCO World Heritage Site status this year. There is currently no World Heritage Site in the category of cultural heritage in the northeast. Relevance: GS-I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What […]
What is Jallikattu?
Context: Jallikattu, an event involving bulls conducted in many parts of Tamil Nadu, does not actually conserve the native breeds, contrary to the claim made by its proponents, says the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO). Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil […]
What is Jallikattu?
Context: With the Supreme Court recommencing its work after the winter vacation, all eyes in Tamil Nadu are on the verdict of a five-member Constitution Bench of the Court on a batch of petitions seeking to strike down a 2017 Tamil Nadu law that protects jallikattu, a traditional event involving bulls. Relevance: GS I: Art […]