MANIPUR TRIBES CALL TRUCE AFTER DECADES OF CONFLICT
Why in news? Umbrella Organisations of 2 tribes have called a truce in Manipur after almost 4 decades of violence Details: The conflict between the Nagas and the Kukis in 1993 had claimed more than 230 lives and displaced 1,00,000, mostly Kukis. The working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Kuki […]
KOTIYATTAM
Details: Koodiyattam, also transliterated as Kotiyattam, is a traditional performing artform in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Tamil/ Malayalam performing art which is as old as Sangam era It has a documented history of a thousand years in Kerala It is traditionally […]
MARBLE DOMES OF AURANGABAD’S BIBI KA MAQBARA TO GET NEW GLOW
Why in News? The marble domes of Bibi Ka Maqbara, the famous 17th century Mughal era monument in the city, are set to get a new shine due to scientific conservation. Details: The structure, known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb […]
NANKANA SAHIB ATTACK
Why in News? On 3rd January 2020, there was an attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Pakistan rejected the reports claiming that the Gurudwara was untouched and the “attack” was just a scuffle between locals. Background Gurudwara Nankana Sahib is also known as Gurudwara Janam Asthan. It is the site where the first Guru […]
EKASHILA NAGARA (ORUGALLU)
Considered City of a Single Stone, the Kakatiya Heritage of Warangal However, the city was not built from a “single stone” [as was, for example, the monolithic Ellora temple]; rather it was built around a single massive outcrop of rock that rose prominently from the surrounding plains. Sanskrit Ekashila Nagara– Telugu name Orugallu The torana […]
GURU GOBIND SINGH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
Born in 1666, Guru Gobind Singh is considered to be one of the most celebrated of all Sikh gurus. About: Guru Gobind Singh (1666 – 1708), was the tenth Sikh Guru, warrior, poet and philosopher. He was born as Gobind Rai as the son of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Khalsa: He founded the Sikh warrior […]
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 […]