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ART AND CULTURE - January 2023

Jan 2023

Oct 22, 2023

The First-ever India Biennale to be Held at the British Era Barracks of Delhi's Red Fort

India's artistic and architectural past will be showcased in December at the Red Fort in Delhi. Everything from its intricate doors to historic beautiful temples and antique step wells or baoli to extravagant textile designs will be presented.
The inaugural India Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB), to be held from December 9-15, will feature seven 'especially-curated' thematic displays located in three British-era barracks on the grounds of the Mughal-era monument.
As per reports, the day-wise seven themes are listed in this sequence: 'Doors of India', 'Gardens of India', 'Baolis of India', 'Temples of India', 'Architectural Wonders of Independent India', 'Indigenous Design' and 'Women in Architecture and Design'.

Oct 17, 2023

Amit Shah Inaugurates Samau Shaheed Memorial and Library

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Samau Shaheed Memorial and Library in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
He said that 12 valiant heroes had sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle in Samau in November, 1857, but there was no memorial for them till 2022-23. The memorial inaugurated will serve to immortalise their stories of bravery.

Oct 16, 2023

Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2023 Held at Padum in Zanskar

In Ladakh, the two-day Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2023 was held at Padum in Zanskar.
The 8th edition of Zanskar festival was held with participation of cultural troops from all over Ladakh. Exhibition stalls displayed traditional cuisine, attire, lifestyle, ethnicity and unique Zanskar culture. Major attractions of the festival were cultural presentations from famous cultural troops, folk songs and dance.

Oct 11, 2023

North America's first Gandhi Museum opens in Houston

The first free-standing Gandhi Museum in North America, dedicated to the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi is open to the public in the US city of Houston ,Texas.
Museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.
The outer walls of the semi-circle-shaped museum depict various peace activists including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Betty Williams, and more.

Oct 09, 2023

New Jersey Akshardham, World's Largest Modern Hindu Temple Outside India

The world's largest modern Hindu temple outside India, the New Jersey Akshardham, opened. This extraordinary architectural marvel, sprawling across a 126-acre tract, has been brought to life through the tireless efforts of artisans and volunteers who dedicated approximately 4.7 million hours to hand-carve about two million cubic feet of stone.
Comprising four varieties of marble from Italy and limestone from Bulgaria, these precious materials embarked on an incredible journey, travelling first to India and then traversing over 8,000 miles across the world to reach their destination in New Jersey. Once in place, these meticulously carved pieces were assembled like a giant jigsaw puzzle to create this monumental Hindu temple.
The New Jersey Akshardham is a project by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a global religious and civic organisation within the Swaminarayan sect.
This temple marked the third 'Akshardham' or 'abode of the divine' built by BAPS, following in New Delhi and Gujarat, where BAPS is headquartered.

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