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ART AND CULTURE - November 2020

Nov 2020

Apr 01, 2025

Sarhul Festival 2025

Sarhul is the festival of the New Year celebrated in the state of Jharkhand by the tribal communities as part of the local Sarna religion. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra.
It is also a celebration of the beginning of spring. The word ''Sarhul'' is connected with tree worship. It is a festival where nature is venerated.
In Jharkhand, Sarhul is a public holiday. In the year 2025, it fell on April 1.
Sarhul is a well-known celebration observed by several tribes in the Jharkhand region. Worshipping trees or the Saal tree is what the Sarhul word implies. The festival starts with the worship of trees and other natural elements. The majority of agricultural activities, like planting seeds, are initiated by the locals following this celebration.

Mar 31, 2025

The 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025 Concludes

The 37th Kathak Mahotsav 2025, organised by Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, a constituent unit of Sangeet Natak Akademi, concluded successfully in New Delhi. This six-day festival was a landmark event, featuring the world's first-ever Kathak Literary Festival along with seminars, exhibitions, and captivating dance performances. The festival showcased all major Kathak gharanas—Lucknow, Jaipur, Banaras, and Raigarh—through performances by distinguished artists. The event also focused on royal patronage, evolution of Kathak bols, and literary documentation, making it an unforgettable celebration of both the artistic and intellectual aspects of Kathak.

Mar 26, 2025

ASI Discovers Megaliths in Kerala & Buddhist Finds in Odisha

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) made significant discoveries at two different locations in India, shedding light on ancient burial practices and Buddhist heritage. In an exploration near Malampuzha Dam in Palakkad, Kerala, ASI stumbled upon over 110 megalithic burial sites, marking an important find for understanding the region's early Iron Age society. Simultaneously, excavations in Ratnagiri, Odisha, unveiled a treasure trove of Buddhist antiquities, offering crucial insights into the spread of Vajrayana Buddhism and its connections with Southeast Asia.
A team from ASI, while surveying the Malampuzha region in Palakkad, Kerala, discovered a cluster of over 110 megalithic structures spread across approximately 45 hectares of land. The site, consisting of island-like mounds, is considered one of the largest megalithic burial grounds ever found in Kerala.

Mar 22, 2025

Bharat Pavilion Makes Historic Debut at Hong Kong FILMART

In a landmark moment for Indian cinema on the global stage, the first-ever Bharat Pavilion made its debut at the prestigious Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART). Consul General of India, Hong Kong & Macau, H.E. Ms. Satwant Khanalia, inaugurated the pavilion, marking a significant step in strengthening India's presence in the international film and media industry.
Organised by the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Bharat Pavilion is supported by the Consulate General of India, Hong Kong & Macau. This initiative highlights the growing influence of Indian cinema and its expanding global footprint, promoting international collaborations and showcasing the immense potential of India's storytelling prowess.

Mar 15, 2025

Six New Properties Added to India's UNESCO Tentative List

Six new sites from India were added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a step toward gaining full World Heritage status. The announcement was made by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO and later shared by India at UNESCO on the microblogging platform X.
Among the newly listed sites are Kanger Valley National Park in Chhattisgarh, Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana, and a series of historically significant locations, including the Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes and the Chausath Yogini Temples, which are spread across multiple states. The list also includes the Gupta Temples of North India and the palace fortresses of the Bundelas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

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