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Jul 10, 2023

J-K: National Tribal Festival Concludes in Gulmarg

The National Tribal Festival concluded at the famous hill resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, giving a platform for indigenous communities from across the country to share their rich cultural heritage.
The festival, which began at the SKICC in Srinagar before moving to the hill resort, saw tribal groups from different states, with involvement of local artistes, enthralling visitors with their musical and dance performances.
Expressing his gratitude to all participating tribes and volunteers, Secretary Tribal Affairs Department Shahid Iqbal Choudhary emphasised the significance of preserving and promoting tribal cultures as an integral part of the nation's cultural fabric.
The main aim of the festival was to foster understanding, appreciation, and respect for tribal customs and ways of life. Throughout the festival, visitors were immersed in a colourful mosaic of tribal artistry.

Sangam-age Stud, Bead Unearthed in Tamil Nadu

A gold stud, a bone point and a carnelian bead were unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu, where the State Archaeology Department took up excavation this year (2023).
A Sangam-age fort is believed to have existed at the site.
The stud in floral design with six petals, weighing 0.26 grams, was probably used as a nose stud and is an indication of the culture of the Sangam-age.
The bone point, with pointed ends on both sides and carvings, was probably used for weaving.
The discovery of the red round-shaped carnelian bead is a pointer to domestic trade. "Carnelian beads have been found at Kodumanal and a few other places in Tamil Nadu. The stones were usually sourced from Gujarat.
The excavation at Porpanaikottai was inaugurated by Thangam Thennarasu, Minister for Finance, who is also in-charge of the Archaeology Department, on May 20, 2023.

Jul 07, 2023

India's First Vedic Theme Park Opens in Noida

The country's first Vedic theme park opened in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Built with Rs. 27 crore, the park has more than 50,000 plants that are mentioned in the Vedas such as banyan, kalpavriksha, and coconut.
The park, named Vedvan, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The construction of the park had begun in January 2021. The land on which it has been built used to be a dump yard.
The park will be divided into seven zones named after the sages of the Vedic age like Kashyap, Bharadvaj, Gautam, Atri, Vasishtha, Vishvamitra, and Agastya. Information on the Indian sages and the holy scriptures will be displayed.

Jul 05, 2023

The World Famous Shravani Mela Inaugurated in Deoghar

Shravani Mela, one of the largest religious congregations in the country's eastern region, was inaugurated in Jharkhand's Deoghar district.
State Agriculture Minister Badal Patralekh inaugurated the fair at Kanwariyapath in Dumma, bordering Bihar.
Usually, the mela is organised for a month during the month of 'Shravan', according to the Saka Calendar.
This year (2023), the fair will be organised for two consecutive months from July 3 to August 31.
Devotees from various parts of the country and abroad visit Deoghar during the month of 'Shravan' and offer prayers at Baba Baidyanath Dham temple.

Jul 04, 2023

ICG, Indian Navy, and Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Indian Coast Guard & Indian Navy with Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation Ltd, in Gandhinagar for the planning, development, construction, and commissioning of a gallery on the theme "Evolution of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard" at the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) which is being constructed at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal (Gujarat).
The signing of the MoU took place in the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemical & Fertilizers, Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Tourism and Shantanu Thakur, Minister of State for Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The senior officers of the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy including Additional Director General Rakesh Pal, were also present.
The Government of India is building the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at the historic Indus Valley civilization region of Lothal (Gujarat) under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The foundation stone for the NMHC project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2019.

Jun 30, 2023

Annual Hemis Monastery Festival Celebrated in Ladakh

In Ladakh, two -day long annual Hemis Monastery Festival, known as Hemis Tseschu was celebrated with great religious fervour and gaiety. Grand prayers, performance of sacred mask dances and exhibition of Thanka or mural Painting were held to mark the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Padma Sambhava.
This centuries-old monastic festival is one of major attractions of foreign tourists who visit Ladakh at this time to witness the grand Hemis Monastery Festival.
Hemis Festival is celebrated on the 10th day of the fifth month in the Tibetan calendar, usually falling in June or July of the Gregorian calendar. The festival honours the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Rinpoche, who played a crucial role in spreading Buddhism in the Himalayan region. It serves as an occasion for spiritual reflection, rekindling faith, and seeking blessings from the enlightened being.

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