Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) #GS-01 Indian Culture and Heritage For Prelims Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD): PRASHAD is a scheme introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The scheme focuses on identifying and developing the […]
Srimukhalingam temple #GS-01 Indian Heritage and Culture For Prelims Srimukhalingam: Srimukhalingam also known as Kalinganagara was the capital of the Eastern Ganga dynasty and is located on the banks of River Vamsadhara. It is home to a group of three Siva temples viz, Madhukeswara, Someswara, […]
Centrally Protected Monuments #GS-01 Indian Culture and Heritage For Prelims Centrally protected monuments in India: India has a total of 3,695 Centrally Protected Monuments or Sites at present with UP having the highest number at 743. Centrally Protected Monuments are protected by Archaeological Survey of […]
Meetei Mayek #GS-01 Indian Culture and Heritage For Prelims: Meetei Mayek: Meetei Mayek is the alphabet used to write the he Meitei language, the official language of Manipur state of India. The earliest evidence of the script was seen in coins which dates back to […]