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ART AND CULTURE - June 2023

Jun 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.

Jun 29, 2023

Banking on World Heritage: Depicting Cultural Treasures through Banknotes

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to host an extraordinary exhibition titled 'Banking on World Heritage'. This unique exhibition, curated by Rukmini Dahanukar, founder of 'Money Talks' and an independent scholar, will showcase banknotes featuring world heritage sites listed by UNESCO. The exhibition aims to provide a novel perspective on these cultural treasures and will be held at IGNCA from June 30 to July 9, 2023. This event holds significance as it aligns with India's presidency of the G-20 Summit, India's 75th year of independence, and the 50th year of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakashi Lekhi. The inauguration ceremony will witness the presence of High Commissioners and Ambassadors from G20 countries. The theme of the exhibition, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' or 'One Earth One Family One Future' perfectly encapsulates the outstanding universal values of world heritage.
This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity for visitors to witness the depiction of UNESCO World Heritage Sites through banknotes. The member countries of the G-20 have contributed their currencies, making this collection a valuable representation of diverse civilizations. Each banknote serves as a miniature canvas, highlighting the grand monuments and historic wonders that have shaped our shared human history.

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