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Somnath Temple: 75th Anniversary of Reconstruction

Somnath Temple: 75th Anniversary of Reconstruction

Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would attend the 75th anniversary celebrations of the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple...

Padma Doree: Eri Silk, Chanderi Weaving

Padma Doree: Eri Silk, Chanderi Weaving

Why in news? The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region recently launched “Padma Doree,” a cross‑cultural textile initiative. It brings...

Ichak: Temple Town, Jharkhand Heritage

Ichak: Temple Town, Jharkhand Heritage

Why in news? Ichak, a historic town near Hazaribag in Jharkhand, has entered the spotlight due to calls for heritage conservation. Once home to dozens...

Korowai Tribe of Papua: Tree-House Lifestyle & History

Korowai Tribe of Papua: Tree-House Lifestyle & History

Why in news? The Korowai, a small indigenous community in the remote forests of southeastern Papua, recently drew international attention after media ...

Ru-Soam Bridges: Lepcha Engineering, Sikkim

Ru-Soam Bridges: Lepcha Engineering, Sikkim

Why in news? UNESCO and the Government of Sikkim have launched a project to document and conserve the Ru-Soam bridges built by the indigenous Lepcha c...

Preah Vihear Temple: Heritage Site, Border Clash

Preah Vihear Temple: Heritage Site, Border Clash

Why in news? The 11th‑century temple of Preah Vihear on the Cambodia–Thailand border suffered significant damage during recent border clashes betw...

Buddha Relics: Piprahwa Stupa, Ladakh Exhibit

Buddha Relics: Piprahwa Stupa, Ladakh Exhibit

Why in news? The sacred relics excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh were flown to Ladakh for public veneration. The relics were escorted...

Thrissur Pooram 2026: Fireworks Tragedy & Festival Rituals

Thrissur Pooram 2026: Fireworks Tragedy & Festival Rituals

Why in news? The iconic Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala was scaled back in April 2026 after a devastating explosion at a firecracker production uni...

Gond Tribe: Earth Day Message, Conservation & Cultural Values

Gond Tribe: Earth Day Message, Conservation & Cultural Values

Why in news? Around 80 members of the Gond tribe travelled from Bastar, Chhattisgarh to Delhi for Earth Day 2026, carrying a simple plea: protect the ...

Vishwa Sutra Initiative: Indian Handloom, Ministry of Textiles & NIFT

Vishwa Sutra Initiative: Indian Handloom, Ministry of Textiles & NIFT

Why in news? At the 61st Femina Miss India pageant held in Bhubaneswar, the Union Ministry of Textiles unveiled the Vishwa Sutra initiative. The progr...

Amber Fort: Amer Fort, Jaipur & UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Amber Fort: Amer Fort, Jaipur & UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Why in news? The Rajasthan High Court recently issued notices to the state government and the Amber Development and Management Authority following a p...

Pelusium Water Temple: Ancient Egypt, Sinai Peninsula & Archaeology

Pelusium Water Temple: Ancient Egypt, Sinai Peninsula & Archaeology

Why in news? Archaeologists working at Tell el‑Farama in Egypt’s northern Sinai have completed the excavation of a unique circular temple dedicate...

Baisakhi Festival: Khalsa Panth, Sikh New Year & Guru Gobind Singh

Baisakhi Festival: Khalsa Panth, Sikh New Year & Guru Gobind Singh

Why in news? The harvest festival of Baisakhi was celebrated on 14 April 2026. Observed on the first day of the month of Vaisakh, it marks the Punja...

Chamundeshwari Temple: Mysuru, Hoysala Architecture & Shakti Peetha

Chamundeshwari Temple: Mysuru, Hoysala Architecture & Shakti Peetha

Why in news? The Karnataka High Court has ordered a halt to construction activities at the Shree Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hills near Mysuru. ...

Rongali Bihu Festival: Assamese New Year, Bohag Bihu & Cultural Identity

Rongali Bihu Festival: Assamese New Year, Bohag Bihu & Cultural Identity

Why in news? Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu), the most vibrant of Assam’s Bihu festivals, commenced on 14 April 2026. This year’s celebrations overlappe...

Raja Ravi Varma Painting: Yashoda and Krishna, Saffronart Auction & Modern Indian Art

Raja Ravi Varma Painting: Yashoda and Krishna, Saffronart Auction & Modern Indian Art

Why in news? A painting titled Yashoda and Krishna by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma fetched a staggering ₹167.2 crore at a Saffronart...

Sarhul Festival: Jharkhand Adivasi Communities, Sal Tree & Spring Festival

Sarhul Festival: Jharkhand Adivasi Communities, Sal Tree & Spring Festival

Why in news? The President and Vice‑President of India sent warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Sarhul. The festival welcomes the new ye...

Nowruz Festival: Parsi New Year, Zoroastrianism & Intangible Cultural Heritage

Nowruz Festival: Parsi New Year, Zoroastrianism & Intangible Cultural Heritage

Why in news? On 21 March 2026 Parsi communities in India and across the world observed Navroz, the Persian New Year. UNESCO recognises Nowruz as an In...

Chapchar Kut Festival: Mizoram Culture, Jhum Cultivation & Cheraw Dance

Chapchar Kut Festival: Mizoram Culture, Jhum Cultivation & Cheraw Dance

Why in news? Mizoram celebrated the annual Chapchar Kut in March 2026 with the theme “Jo Nun Je Mavi – Inremna” (“Beauty of Culture: Harmony�...

Prambanan Temple: India-Indonesia Relations, Act East & Hindu Architecture

Prambanan Temple: India-Indonesia Relations, Act East & Hindu Architecture

Why in news? India and Indonesia have agreed to work together to restore the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The partnership unders...

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