Art and Culture
Festivals
India, a land of unparalleled diversity, finds its soul reflected in its myriad festivals. These are not merely occasions for celebration but vibrant expressions of our collective heritage, deeply intertwined with religious beliefs
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Articles on Festivals
Sohrai Festival: Cattle Worship and Wall Painting Tradition
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Sohrai Festival: Cattle Worship and Wall Painting Tradition
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Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS1(Culture)
Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the auspicious occasion of his birth anniversary. Guru Gobind Singh He was Born on December 22, 1666, in Patna Sahib, Bihar. He was a renowned warrior, poet, philosopher, and the last of the ten Sikh Gurus.
Deepavali Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Context Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held in New Delhi. About Deepavali Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November. Residences, thoroughfares, and temples are illuminated with numerous oil lamps.
Abhidhamma Divas
In News The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Antarrashtriya Baudh Shodh Sansthan and the Ministry of Culture celebrated International Abhidhamma Day. Background Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm, Tāvatiṃsa-devaloka, to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar, a historical marker at the site, marks this significant event.
11th National Handloom Day
Context The 11th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. National Handloom Day The handloom sector played a vital role in India’s freedom movement. The Swadeshi Movement, launched on August 7, 1905, championed indigenous industries, especially handlooms, as a form of economic resistance to colonial rule.
First BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival
Context The first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival was organised at New Delhi. About It was organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the festival called ‘SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody’, witnessed the celebration of the distinct musical traditions of the seven BIMSTEC countries. The Festival served as a vibrant platform to promote and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the BIMSTEC region.
World Heritage Day 2025
Context World Heritage Day, also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, is observed on 18 April every year. Background In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed that April 18 should be observed as the World Heritage Day. Later, the date was approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 22nd General Conference in 1983.
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Jadayaswamy festival was recently celebrated in Tamil Nadu.