A view of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its response in a court, which had allowed a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, seeking control and management of the Mughal-era mosque as it is a protected … Read more
Allahabad High Court allowed the Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi. | Photo Credit: ANI A district court in Varanasi on Saturday rejected a plea that sought a direction to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to undertake a survey of the wazukhana (ablution pond) area, … Read more
Central Tribal University Vice-Chancellor T.V. Kattimani with Srimukhalingam chief priest Naidugari Rajasekhar during his recent visit to the temple. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh will do a research into the historic Srimukhalingam temple that is located in Gara mandal of Srikakulam district. “It is one of the greatest structures built by the kings of … Read more
While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites The Taj Mahal, … Read more
The artefacts brought back to India were received by the officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) last week. On Monday, just before the India-Australian summit started, around 29 antiquities were handed over to India by Australia. This is part of India’s efforts to bring back its cultural heritage from across the globe. The artefacts … Read more
The nominations have been accepted in the Tentative Lists that UNESCO considers for giving tags of World Heritage Site. Image: IE In order to seek the World Heritage Site tag for 14 forts in the state, the Maharashtra government has prepared and submitted a tentative “serial” nomination for these sites. All 14 of them belong … Read more
The Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board said on Thursday that it would challenge in the high court the Varanasi court order on the disputed premises claimed both by the Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Gyanwapi mosque. The order, given by a senior division civil court, asked the state government to get the disputed premises … Read more
Besides the discovery of the 3 chariots, the Sinauli burial site is extremely important (not only in the Indian context but also in the SE Asian context) for few other discoveries. (Image Credit – Snapshot from Secrets of Sinauli) By Monidipa Dey, Secrets of Sinauli: The recent 2018 excavations at the Sinauli burial site, which … Read more
The 16th-century mausoleum of one of the nine prominent courtiers during Mughal emperor Akbar’s reign, which is believed to inspire the Taj Mahal, has been restored to its lost glory and is now open to the public. The national capital has another renovated monument to boast of. This week, six years of conservation efforts of … Read more
In case you are planning to visit the Taj Mahal, here is what you must keep in mind. Taj Mahal reopening: After sitting quietly in Agra’s Tajganj without witnessing any hustle bustle for six months, the majestic Taj Mahal finally saw people trickle in on Monday. After the longest enforced lockdown that the mausoleum has … Read more