Shahi Idgah mosque
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Shahi Idgah mosque

Recently Supreme Court declined to stay an order issued by the Allahabad High Court allowing a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque.

Kashi – Tamil Sangamam
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Kashi – Tamil Sangamam

Prime Minister launched the second edition of the Kashi – Tamil Sangamam and quoted it strengthens the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat”.

Sengol
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Sengol

PM pointed the installation of the Sengol in the new Parliament building during inauguration of Kashi – Tamil Sangamam.

Sri Ramanujacharya
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Sri Ramanujacharya

Prime Minsiter mentioned saints Adi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya in his speech at inauguration of Kashi – Tamil Sangamam.

Pashupatinath Temple
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Pashupatinath Temple | River Bagmati

Meat, alcohol prohibited around Pashupatinath Temple due to Bala Chaturdashi festival.

Jali
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‘Jali’ as a symbol of syncretic India

Article in The Hindu – ‘Jali’ as a symbol of syncretic India.

UNESCO ICH
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Garba of Gujarat | Iftar | UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

‘Garba of Gujarat’ declared as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
UNESCO recognises Ramadan meal tradition of iftar.

Sacred River Festival
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Sacred River Festival

Ahilya Fort is to present the 20th Sacred River Festival in February 2024, after a 3-year gap due to the Covid pandemic.

Hornbill Festival
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Hornbill Festival

In 2023, the 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival, a lively event showcasing culture, music, and dance, will take place in Nagaland.

Chebrolu
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Chebrolu Temples

Article on Chebrolu in The Hindu.

Sant Meerabai
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Sant Meerabai

Prime Minister participated in the 525th birth anniversary celebration of Sant Meerabai in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Halal
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Halal Certification

Recently, Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a state-wide ban on products being sold with halal certificates.