Assam's Charaideo Maidam Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site
Charaideo Maidam was nominated to become North East India's first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural category. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced this nomination at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held from July 21-31 in New Delhi. If accepted, Charaideo Maidam will be India's 43rd World Heritage Site, joining Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park, which are listed under the natural category.
Charaideo Maidam, located in Assam, India, is a site of great historical and cultural importance. These ancient burial mounds were constructed for the Ahom kings and nobles during their reign from the 13th to the 18th century. The mounds, which resemble grassy hillocks, are considered sacred by the Ahom community.
Jul 22, 2024
After 350 Years, Chhatrapati Shivaji's "Wagh Nakh" Back In India
The historic wagh nakh, the tiger claw-shaped weapon reportedly used by Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur Sultanate general Afzal Khan in the 1659 Battle of Pratapgarh was put on display at the Satara Museum, Maharashtra, for the next seven months.
The weapon, brought to India from London's Victoria and Albert Museum to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Maratha ruler's ascension to the throne, received a grand welcome in Western Maharashtra's Satara. The Chief Minister praised Mr. Mungantiwar's efforts to bring the weapon from London.
As per reports, after its seven-month display in Satara, the wagh nakh will be exhibited for nine months each in Nagpur and Kolhapur, before being housed in a Mumbai museum. It is on a three-year loan.
The wagh nakh or bagh nakh is a weapon shaped like a tiger's claws. The wagh nakh has four or five claws. The metal weapon is worn on the knuckles and the 'claws' are sometimes tipped with poison.
Jul 17, 2024
Sawan Begins With Harela Festival in Uttarakhand 2024
July 16, 2024 marked the official beginning of Sawan accompanied by the vibrant Harela festival celebrated across Uttarakhand. This traditional festival holds deep significance for the region's agriculture and culture, symbolising prosperity and overall well-being.
Harela is a significant Hindu festival observed in Uttarakhand and parts of Himachal Pradesh, particularly popular in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand.
Celebrated with immense enthusiasm, Harela signifies peace, prosperity, and the celebration of nature.
This traditional festival holds deep cultural and environmental importance, symbolising prayers and hopes for abundant harvests and prosperity through divine blessings.
It also commemorates the ceremonial union of Shiva and Parvati.
Jul 16, 2024
Uttarakhand Opens Its First-Ever Bird Gallery in Dehradun
The research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department established Uttarakhand's first bird gallery at the Nature Education Centre, Jolly Grant, in Dehradun. This gallery showcases high-resolution images of Uttarakhand's birds, giving visitors an eye-catching display of the state's feathery inhabitants.
This bird gallery is an attempt to highlight Uttarakhand's avian diversity and promote a greater appreciation for these unique species. By educating visitors about the numerous bird species and their functions in the ecosystem, the gallery would facilitate conservation of these avian species and create awareness about these species.
Uttarakhand has the highest number of bird species reported in India, with over 710 species, which is more than 50 percent of the country's bird species.
Jul 15, 2024
46 Years on, 12th-century Jagannath Puri Temple's Treasure Trove Opened, Ornaments Relocated
Awe and anticipation marked the historic opening of the secret chamber of Odisha's 12th century Jagannath Puri temple, with all eyes on what lies hidden inside the shrine's treasure trove, last opened for cataloguing in 1978.
Opening of the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple was one of the poll promises of the BJP, which won big in the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state, ending the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD's inexorable 24-year run this June (2024).
Apart from opening all four gates of the temple, the BJP had in its manifesto pledged to reopen the Ratna Bhandar for repairs and fresh inventorisation of its valuables. The last inventory process, 46 years ago, had taken 70 days.
Hidden Treasure Unearthed by Women Labourers in Kerala
A remarkable discovery was made when a group of local women labourers unearthed a pot containing 18th-century gold and silver coins while digging a rain-harvesting pit at a private rubber plantation in Chengalai, Kerala.
The village of Chengalai in Kannur district has suddenly become prominent on the map due to this unexpected finding.
In order to safeguard the location for potential State Archaeology Department excavations in the future, the police was cordoned off the area. Historians and archaeologists are eager to explore the historical significance of the find, which has the potential to shed new light on the region's past.
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