In Manipur, the festival of strengthening the bond of love between married ladies and their brothers, along with paternal families, Ningol Chakouba was celebrated. The festival is celebrated every year on the second day of Hiyangei month of the Meitei calendar. In this festival, the married ladies are invited to their paternal families for a feast to be had together with their brothers and other family members. After the feast, they are given gifts by their brothers. Ningol Chakouba is a Manipuri phrase meaning Ningol- married ladies and Chakouba- having a grand feast together.
Oct 20, 2025
First Ramayana Wax Museum Unveiled in Ayodhya
Ayodhya added another feather to its cap this Deepotsav, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating the world's first Ramayana-themed wax museum, a unique tribute to the epic that defines India's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Built opposite Kashiram Colony along the Chaudah Kosi Parikrama route, the 9,850 sq ft fully air-conditioned museum recreates the divine aura of the 'Treta Yuga', offering visitors a vivid, immersive experience. It features 50 lifelike wax statues of Ramayana characters, including Lord Ram, Sita, Hanuman and Ravana, each crafted with meticulous attention to expression, costume and posture.
Designed in South Indian architectural style, the two-storey museum traces the journey from Ram Lalla's childhood to the Ram-Ravana war, enhanced by 3D lighting effects, devotional music and the fragrance of sandalwood. Only 100 visitors will be allowed at a time to ensure an intimate experience.
First Ramayana Wax Museum Unveiled in Ayodhya
Ayodhya added another feather to its cap this Deepotsav, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurating the world's first Ramayana-themed wax museum, a unique tribute to the epic that defines India's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Built opposite Kashiram Colony along the Chaudah Kosi Parikrama route, the 9,850 sq ft fully air-conditioned museum recreates the divine aura of the 'Treta Yuga', offering visitors a vivid, immersive experience. It features 50 lifelike wax statues of Ramayana characters, including Lord Ram, Sita, Hanuman and Ravana, each crafted with meticulous attention to expression, costume and posture.
Designed in South Indian architectural style, the two-storey museum traces the journey from Ram Lalla's childhood to the Ram-Ravana war, enhanced by 3D lighting effects, devotional music and the fragrance of sandalwood. Only 100 visitors will be allowed at a time to ensure an intimate experience.
Oct 19, 2025
A. R. Rahman, Google Cloud Team Up for AI Music Avatars
In a blend of music and artificial intelligence, A. R. Rahman partnered with Google Cloud to launch Secret Mountain—an immersive entertainment venture featuring AI-powered digital avatars. This collaboration marks a major leap in how music, culture, and technology intersect to shape the future of digital storytelling and fan engagement.
Secret Mountain is a metahuman digital band conceived by AR Rahman. It comprises six hyper-realistic synthetic avatars, each crafted to represent diverse cultures and musical styles.
These avatars are designed to look, move, and express emotions like real humans, offering audiences a lifelike performance experience in virtual environments.
Oct 15, 2025
NSD and Bharat Bhawan Partners to Revive Rangmandal Repertory
In a significant move to rejuvenate institutional theatre, the National School of Drama (NSD) and Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, have formalised a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to restore the Rangmandal Repertory, which has lain dormant for over two decades. The revival aims to strengthen theatre practice, training, and performance in Madhya Pradesh and across India.
Oct 13, 2025
Pottery, Terracotta Products at Mati Kala Mahotsav
The Khadi Bhawan in Lucknow came alive with the inauguration of the Mati Kala Mahotsav 2025, a 10-day celebration of Uttar Pradesh's traditional pottery and terracotta craftsmanship. The festival was inaugurated by Rakesh Sachan, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Khadi, Handloom, and Textiles, who described it as a confluence of tradition and innovation.
During the event, the minister launched the Mati Kala portal and e-Verification Mobile App, developed by the Uttar Pradesh Mati Kala Board to streamline digital registration and verification of artisans across the state. The platform aims to provide a transparent and accessible interface for potters to access govt benefits, training, and marketing support.
The Mati Kala Mahotsav 2025 concludes on October 19.
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