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Jun 11, 2025

Sri Lanka Celebrates Poson Poya: Honouring 2000 Years of Buddhism

Sri Lanka observed the sacred Poson Poya festival, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism on the island nation over 2,000 years ago. Celebrated on the full moon day in June, this festival marks the momentous occasion when Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India, preached the first sermon to King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale.

Jun 07, 2025

Eight Hundred-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu

An important archaeological discovery was made in Udampatti village of Melur taluk, Tamil Nadu, where the foundation of an 800-year-old Shiva temple belonging to the later Pandya period was unearthed. Although only the stone base remains, the site is of major historical interest due to Tamil inscriptions dating back to 1217-1218 CE that reveal the temple's name—Thennavanisvaram—and its financially independent status. This find sheds light on the cultural, architectural, and socio-economic dynamics of the Pandya era.
The discovery also reveals that the current village was once known as Attur, providing critical historical and linguistic data for researchers.

Jun 04, 2025

Lavender Festival 2025 Concludes

The 3rd Lavender Festival concluded, in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir, celebrating the region's growing role in India's Purple Revolution. Organised by CSIR-IIIM under the Aroma Mission, the two-day event highlighted the economic and social transformation lavender cultivation is bringing to remote Himalayan communities, drawing participation from over 1,200 stakeholders including farmers, scientists, investors, and policymakers.

May 20, 2025

Shirui Lily Festival

The 5th State Level Shirui Lily Festival is being held from May 20 to 24, 2025 in Ukhrul, Manipur. This festival, which celebrates the state flower of Manipur, is a significant event organised by Manipur Tourism to promote sustainable tourism and raise awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily.

May 16, 2025

Uttarakhand: Pushkar Kumbh at Keshav Prayag after 12 Years

The Pushkar Kumbh was held at Keshav Prayag, located in the border village of Mana in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand after 12 years. According to authorities, there has been a significant increase in the movement of pilgrims to both Badrinath Dham and Mana village.
According to religious tradition, when the planet Jupiter enters the Gemini sign once in 12 years, the Pushkar Kumbh is held at Keshav Prayag, the confluence of the Alaknanda and Saraswati Rivers in Mana village. This event is primarily attended by devotees of the Vaishnavite tradition from South India.

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