Sulawesi Island Cave Paintings – UPSC Prelims
These are Pleistocene-era rock paintings dating back to 45,000-20,000 years in Maros-Pangkep region in Sulawesi Island of Indonesia. Some important […]
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Mongolian Kanjur Manuscripts – UPSC Prelims
Mongolian Kanjur Mongolian Kanjur is a Buddhist canonical text that has 108 volumes. It is considered to be the most important
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Putola Nach – UPSC Prelims
Putola Nach: Putola Nach is string puppetry of Assam. ‘Putul’ is a word that describes both a doll and a puppet
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Jaapi, Xorai and Gamosa – UPSC Prelims
About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou is a palm tree
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Lingaraj Temple – UPSC Prelims
About Lingaraj Temple Lingaraja Temple is a temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar,
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Sattras – UPSC Prelims
What are Sattras? Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement.
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Abanindranath Tagore – UPSC Prelims
Abanindranath Tagore: He was one of the most prominent artists of India. Contributions: Abanindranath was the first major supporter of swadeshi
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Natesa – UPSC Prelims
Natesa: Natesa is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of Rajasthan. It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple
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Monuments of National Importance – UPSC Prelims
Nodal Authority: Monuments of National Importance are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). What is a National Monument? ‘Ancient Monument’
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St George Orthodox church – UPSC Prelims
St George Orthodox church is believed to be established in AD 950 but some experts say it was built in