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Mar 15, 2025

Six New Properties Added to India's UNESCO Tentative List

Six new sites from India were added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a step toward gaining full World Heritage status. The announcement was made by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO and later shared by India at UNESCO on the microblogging platform X.
Among the newly listed sites are Kanger Valley National Park in Chhattisgarh, Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs in Telangana, and a series of historically significant locations, including the Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes and the Chausath Yogini Temples, which are spread across multiple states. The list also includes the Gupta Temples of North India and the palace fortresses of the Bundelas in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

Mar 12, 2025

National Archives of India Celebrates 135th Foundation Day and Launches 'Gyan Bharatam Mission'

The National Archives of India (NAI) marked its 135th Foundation Day on March 11, 2025, with the inauguration of an exhibition titled "Indian Heritage through Architecture" by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The exhibition highlighted India's diverse architectural heritage, showcasing original archival documents and rare historical records. The event also saw the launch of the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission,' aimed at expanding access to India's vast knowledge repository.

Feb 26, 2025

The 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival 2025: A Celebration of Classical Art and Heritage

The Khajuraho Dance Festival, an annual cultural extravaganza, was held from February 20 to 26, 2025. Organised by the Department of Culture, Madhya Pradesh, with support from Madhya Pradesh Tourism, this festival has been a beacon of classical dance since its inception in 1975. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Khajuraho Group of Temples, this event not only celebrates India's rich cultural heritage but also fosters innovation in classical dance while preserving its traditional essence. This year's (2025) festival, marking its 51st edition, promises an immersive experience with record-breaking dance performances, heritage tours, craft exhibitions, culinary delights, adventure activities, and much more.

Feb 25, 2025

Mising Tribe Celebrates Ali Ai Ligang Festival

The Mising tribe, one of Assam's largest indigenous communities, celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, a significant cultural and agricultural event. The festival marks the beginning of the sowing season. It is deeply connected to the agricultural traditions of the Mising people, who primarily depend on farming for their livelihood.
Ali Ai Ligang is an important festival for the Mising community, symbolizing the start of a new agricultural cycle. The name itself reflects its meaning—"Ali Ai" refers to seeds, and "Ligang" means sowing. This festival represents the close bond between the Mising people and their land, reinforcing their dependence on agriculture for survival.

Feb 24, 2025

Hyderabad Hosts International Art Exhibition

Art lovers in Hyderabad are in for a visual treat as Srishti Art Gallery and Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad came together presenting an international art exhibition titled "Topographies of Tents, Terracotta, and Time." This unique cross-cultural exhibition showcases the works of renowned international and national artists exploring deep themes of identity, displacement, and transformation.
Curated by Matthew Partridge, the event features three distinguished artists: Arnaldo Drés González (Venezuela/Germany), Sudhakar Chippa (India) and Swen Kählert (Germany).
These artists have created a fusion of materials, styles, and interpretations that reflect their personal journeys and societal themes. The exhibition highlights the ever-changing relationship between place and identity.
The exhibition is open from February 23 to March 2, 2025.

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