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ART AND CULTURE - December 2022

Dec 2022

Jul 27, 2023

Newly Constructed National Martyr's Memorial Unveiled at Jagjivan RPF Academy Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Sanjay Chander, Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), unveiled the newly constructed National Martyr's Memorial and National Museum for Railway Security at Jagjivan RPF Academy, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
This Martyr's Memorial is spread over an area of 4800 square meters and on this memorial, the names of 1014 martyred RPF personnel from 1957 till date have been inscribed and tribute was paid to them on behalf of the RPF.
The museum offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the history, origin, accomplishments, duties, and responsibilities of the Railway Protection Force.
The guiding motto of this museum is 'Gyanvardhanaya-chs-Sanrakshanaya'which serves as a perpetual inspiration for the RPF to foster knowledge and safeguard heritage.

Jul 25, 2023

Ancient Portal to the Underworld Discovered in Israel

Archaeologists discovered evidence of an ancient portal to the underworld near Jerusalem. The place contains ancient skulls, lamps, coins, and artefacts that span thousands of years.
Te'omim Cave, located in the Jerusalem Hills of Israel has been studied since 1873. The experts have long suspected that the spring water that flows through the underground system was considered healing to those who used the cave between 4000 BCE and the fourth century CE.
The cave is a source of both legends and historical dramas. The place also served as a hideout for Jewish rebels during the Bar Kokhba revolt in the 2nd century CE.
The researchers have been excavating the cave since 2009 as part of a collaboration of the Martin (Szusz) Department of Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology at Bar-Ilan University and the Cave Research Center at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Jul 23, 2023

Bastar Dusshera, World's Longest Festival, Begins In Chhattisgarh

The 600-year-old 'Bastar Dusshera' commenced on 'Hariyali Amavashya' with the performance of the Patjatra rituals at the Danteswari temple of Jagadalpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district.
Bastar Dussehra, which is considered as world's longest festival, commences after performing 'Patjatra' rituals, according to which worship is offered to a log of saal tree.
The festival is celebrated for around 75 days.
The festival in Bastar's division headquarters Jagdalpur is marked by the participation of tribal as well as other people in huge numbers.
As per the tradition, the log, which is worshipped, is used to make a massive chariot. On this wooden chariot, the canopy of goddess 'Danteshwari' (the deity of Bastar) is taken around the city.

Jul 22, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate 'Festival of Libraries 2023'

President of India Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the unique 'Festival of Libraries 2023', a two-day event to be held on August 5 to 6, 2023 at Hall No. 5 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Festival is being organised by the Union Ministry of Culture. The Minister for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Culture, and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, unveiled the schedule of, "Festival of Libraries" in New Delhi. The Secretary Ministry of Culture Govind Mohan and Joint Secretary Ministry of Culture Mugdha Sinha were also present on the occasion.
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will grace the Valedictory Ceremony of the event. The festival will also highlight iconic libraries from across the world in order to initiate a conversation on the modernization and digitization of libraries in India.

Jul 21, 2023

Navy Signs Agreement to Revive 2,000-Year-Old Shipbuilding Technique

The Ministry of Culture and the Indian Navy joined hands to revive and preserve a 2000-year-old technique of shipbuilding.
The technique is known as 'Tankai' method or the 'stitched shipbuilding method'.
Reviving and rejuvenating this fading art is crucial to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Uma Nanduri, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture; Priyanka Chandra, Director (AKAM), Ministry of Culture; and Rear Admiral K. S. Srinivas; Commodore Sujeet Bakshi; and Commander Sandeep Roy from the Indian Navy.
The Indian Navy will oversee the implementation and execution of the entire project. As custodians of maritime security and experts in the field, the Indian Navy's involvement ensures seamless project management and adherence to the highest standards of safety and precision.
The stitched ship holds significant cultural value in India, given its historical importance and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.

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