Art & Culture

Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture Context: ∙ The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol took place at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2024. ∙ The temple is a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones with no use of iron or steel. Key Facts about the Temple ∙ It is […]

Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture In Context ∙ The Ram temple in Ayodhya is designed in the Nagara style of temple architecture. About ∙ The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. ∙ It is seen in juxtaposition with the Dravida style

The Prime Minister of India recently visited Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur. About the temple ∙ Guruvayur is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple, called the Dwaraka of the South. ∙ It is among the most revered and popular pilgrimage destinations in Thrissur, Kerala. ∙ The temple is built in the traditional Kerala architectural style

Syllabus :GS 1/Art and Culture In News Ayodhya Priest says ‘incomplete Ram Mandir’ claim is misleading, cites Somnath Temple Pran Pratishtha.  About Somnath temple ∙ It is located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat. ∙ It means “The Protector of the moon god”. ∙ It is believed to

Syllabus :GS 1/Art and Culture In News ∙ The Prime Minister performed darshan and puja at Veerbhadra Temple in AndhraPradesh. About Veerabhadra Temple ∙ It is also known as the Lepakshi temple. ∙ The literal meaning of the word is Lepa + Akshi, an embalmed eye or a painted eye. ∙ It is dedicated to

Syllabus: GS1/Indian History; Culture Context: ∙ The Tamil Nadu Governor paid floral tributes to a portrait of Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. About ∙ Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935. ∙ In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu

The Prime Minister greeted people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and harvest festivals celebrated in different regions of the country with different names. Makar Sankranti About ∙ Harvest festivals mark the beginning of festivities every year in India and can be seen in different States of India. ∙ These festivals are celebrated at different