A leather-bound, handwritten Hebrew Bible believed to be around 1,100 years old sold for $38.1 million (€35.1 million) in New York. The Codex Sassoon's price surpassed the $30.8 million paid in 1994 for Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester manuscript but is below the world-record $43.2 million paid in 2021 for a first edition of the US Constitution.
Its price tag "reflects the profound power, influence, and significance of the Hebrew Bible, which is an indispensable pillar of humanity.
Former US ambassador and president of the American Jewish Committee Alfred H. Moses bought the codex on behalf of the non-profit American Friends of ANU. It will be donated to the ANU Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, Israel.
May 18, 2023
Uttar Pradesh Now Holds 2nd Position in GI Tagged Products
Uttar Pradesh now holds the second position in the country in terms of having the maximum number of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged goods. The state received GI tags for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, taking the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48. The three newly-tagged ODOP crafts are Mainpuri tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft. The GI tag is a valuable asset for the state of Uttar Pradesh. It helps to promote the state's traditional crafts and products, and also helps to boost the local economy. The GI tag also helps to create awareness about the state's rich cultural heritage.
While Tamil Nadu leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products, respectively.
GI tag is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. The GI tag helps to protect the products from imitation and ensures that consumers get the genuine product.
May 16, 2023
Tungnath Temple Built by Pandavas Declared National Monument
Tungnath, located in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, is not only one of the highest Shiva temples in the world but also the highest among the five Panch Kedar temples. It was designated as a national monument. The Central Government declared Tungnath a monument of national importance in a notification. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), led by Devraj Singh Rautela, confirmed that they had been working towards this recognition for a significant period. During the process, ASI actively sought public opinions and objections regarding the declaration of Tungnath as a national heritage.
The ancient temple is located at an altitude of 3,690 metres (12,106 ft) above sea level.
The temple is believed to have been built by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century Hindu philosopher and reformer.
May 14, 2023
Ladakh's Annual Festival 'Monlam Chenmo'
The annual five-day-long Great Prayer Festival, "Ladakh Monlam Chenmo," a mass prayer camp by Buddhist monks and nuns for world peace and happiness started in Leh, Ladakh.
The annual Mass Prayer resumed this year (2023) after three years of discontinuation due to Covid.
The event is organised by the All Ladakh Gonpa Association. Smonlam Chenmo is a major annual prayer of the Sangha Community of Ladakh gathered at one platform.
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) also joined hands with the organisers to set up medical camps during the five-day-long camp 'Seva for Sangha'.
May 13, 2023
Buddhist Art Exhibition in Delhi Showcases Journey of Buddhism across the World
In a remarkable showcase of art and culture, the National Gallery of Modern Arts in New Delhi hosted the inauguration of the "Buddham Saranam Gacchami" exhibition. The exhibition, based on the life of Lord Buddha, presented an enthralling journey of Buddhist art and culture around the world. The event was graced by the presence of Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, senior Buddhist monks, Ambassadors, and diplomats among others.
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