Tungnath Temple Built by Pandavas Declared National Monument The Tungnath Temple, believed to have been constructed by the Pandavas, has recently been declared a national monument. This ancient temple holds immense religious and historical significance and is located in the breathtakingly beautiful state of Uttarakhand, India. Promoting Tourism and Spiritualism The declaration of the Tungnath…
A) Maharashtra Day 2023: Celebrating the Formation of the State Maharashtra Day is celebrated on May 1st every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra. On this day in 1960, the state was officially formed when the Bombay State was divided into two states – Maharashtra and Gujarat. The state of Maharashtra…
Three-Day Heritage Festival at Saligao from April 28 The quaint village of Saligao in North Goa is all set to host a three-day festival from April 28, 2022. The festival, which is being organized by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), is aimed at promoting the rich cultural heritage of the state. Why this News…
World Heritage Day 2023: Preserving Our Cultural and Natural Treasures World Heritage Day is celebrated on the 18th of April every year to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage sites. The theme for World Heritage Day 2023 is “Preserving Our Cultural and Natural Treasures”, which aims to highlight the urgent…
World Voice Day 2023: Importance and Significance World Voice Day is celebrated every year on April 16th to raise awareness about the importance of the human voice and the problems related to voice disorders that people face. This day is celebrated worldwide and encourages people to take care of their vocal health. The theme for…
Hopi Sacred Site : Environmental stewards of sacred Hopi site in Arizona awarded ICOMOS Water and Heritage Shield The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has awarded its Water and Heritage Shield to the environmental stewards of a sacred Hopi site in Arizona. The award recognizes the efforts of these stewards in protecting and…
World Poetry Day 2023: World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21st March Poetry is a form of creative writing that uses language to express emotions, ideas, and experiences in a way that is both beautiful and meaningful. World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21st March every year to recognize the power of poetry and its…
Kanak Rele Mohiniyattam : Classical Dance Legend Kanak Rele Passes Away Dr. Kanak Rele, a renowned scholar and choreographer of Indian classical dance, passed away on April 22, 2023, at the age of 80 in Mumbai. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form of Kerala, and was also…
Living Heritage University : UNESCO to Declare the World’s First Living Heritage University The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has decided to declare India’s first university, the 1000-year-old Takshashila University located in Pakistan, as the world’s first Living Heritage University. The decision was taken during a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage…
UNESCO-listed Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage Site in Danger The Ukrainian city of Odesa, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, is facing an environmental crisis due to the uncontrolled construction of high-rise buildings along its coastline. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and 19th-century architecture, which attracts a large number of tourists every year….
