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Art & craft of Srinagar – UPSC Prelims

Why in News? UNESCO has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar became one of 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Art & craft of Srinagar: Entire central Kashmir is known for its varied craft traditions. Srinagar, Ganderbal and Budgam …

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Basaveshwara – UPSC Prelims

Brief Profile: Basaveshwara (1134-1168) was an Indian philosopher, social reformer and statesman who attempted to create a casteless society and fought against caste and religious discrimination. Basava Jayanthi is an annual event celebrated in the honour of the birth of Vishwaguru Basaveshwara. He was born in Bagevadi (of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka). The tradition of Lingayatism is known to have been founded …

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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 religious text in Mongolia. Meaning: In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the words of Lord Buddha in particular. Language: Mongolian Kanjur has been translated from Tibetan. The language of the Kanjur is Classical Mongolian. …

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