Bhaja Caves
Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC situated near the city of Pune in Maharashtra. The inscriptions and…
Manipuri Sankirtana – Performance and Social Significance
Manipuri Sankirtana is a form of performing art involving ritual singing, drumming and dancing performed in the temples and domestic spaces in Manipur . It is practised…
Geographical indication(GI) tagging – Purpose, Criteria and Significance
WHAT IS GI TAGGING ? A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin…
Bani Thani Painting
Bani Thani is an miniature painting painted by Nihal Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. The painting’s…
Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness
QUES . Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India , the Sangam literature portrays the social and…
Excellence of the Gupta numismatic art
QUES . How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times? UPSC…
Banni festival
■ The Banni festival is celebrated on the night of Vijaya dasami to celebrate the victory of Lord Mala Malleswara Swamy and Goddess Parvati over demon Mani…
Hoysala Temples – the UNESCO World Heritage site
The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala — the famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somananthpura in Karnataka are in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
Government of India Act of 1858 – Act for the Good Government of India
The 1857 revolt had exposed the Company’s limitations in administering under a complex situation. Till then, there had not been much accountability. The 1858 Act sought to…
World Heritage Sites in India
Important facts 1 . A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as of special cultural…