Heritage

From Charminar to Ramappa, Telangana deploys tourist police units to enhance safety across heritage spots in 7 districts

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From Charminar to Ramappa, Telangana deploys tourist police units to enhance safety across heritage spots in 7 districts

As part of the initiative, 80 police personnel underwent specialised training in Orientation and Sensitisation of Tourist Police from October 6 to 9 at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Government of Telangana has launched Tourist Police Units across major tourist destinations in the state … Read more

Multiple heritage sites in Bengal, Sikkim starved of funds for two-years

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Multiple heritage sites in Bengal, Sikkim starved of funds for two-years

The lack of maintenance has also been found in Sikkim’s Dubdi Monastery, which also received no funding during 2022-2023. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that although footfall and revenue have increased at Archaeological Survey of India sites, at least six districts in West Bengal and important sites in … Read more

500 homestays identified in tribal, heritage, rural areas as part of sustainable tourism initiatives in A.P.

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500 homestays identified in tribal, heritage, rural areas as part of sustainable tourism initiatives in A.P.

The Andhra Pradesh government has identified over 500 homestays across the State in tribal, heritage, rural, and urban areas, a step aimed at building an inclusive and sustainable tourism. The integrated homestay initiative is part of the the State’s vision to empower local communities while celebrating its rich cultural, tribal, and ecological identity, according to … Read more

Sacred Trails: Telangana tourists flock to Madhya Pradesh’s temples and heritage sites

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Sacred Trails: Telangana tourists flock to Madhya Pradesh’s temples and heritage sites

A large number of tourists from Telangana have been making a beeline to the ‘Heart of India’ — Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) — with many preferring temples and other pilgrimage centres in that State, thanks to enhanced road and air connectivity between both the States and improved facilities at tourist destinations across M.P. Although M.P. is home to more … Read more

The transformation of six heritage buildings across India

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The transformation of six heritage buildings across India

India’s rich history and diverse architectural heritage represents a tapestry of legacy, traditions, beliefs and cultural identities all of which allow learning that can foster deeper connections with the past. Further, it provides a unique opportunity for urban cities facing space constraints. With limited land for new developments, restoring and reusing heritage structures becomes a … Read more

Martur: A village in Karnataka that shaped India’s legal heritage

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Martur: A village in Karnataka that shaped India’s legal heritage

IN FOCUS A 20-minute drive from Kalaburagi takes you to Martur, a small village with a population of approximately 4,000 in Shahabad taluk. It is the place where India’s celebrated jurist from ancient times, Vijnaneshwara, lived. His monumental treatise, Mitakshara, has influenced Indian jurisprudence for over nine centuries. As recorded in a stone inscription found … Read more

5 Unesco World Heritage Sites With Educational Roots

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5 Unesco World Heritage Sites With Educational Roots

Unesco designation: 2016 Established in the 5th century CE, Nalanda was a premier Buddhist monastic university, and the most ancient university in the Indian subcontinent, attracting scholars worldwide. One of the world’s first residential universities, it had over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Source link

‘1920 में संरक्षित इमारत, बार-बार हुए कई बदलाव…’, संभल जामा मस्जिद विवाद में ASI का हलफनामा

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‘1920 में संरक्षित इमारत, बार-बार हुए कई बदलाव…’, संभल जामा मस्जिद विवाद में ASI का हलफनामा

संभल स्थित जामा मस्जिद को लेकर तनाव जारी है. यहां मुगल शासक बाबर के समय में बनी जामा मस्जिद पर इस बात को लेकर विवाद है कि यहां पहले ‘हरि हर मंदिर’ था, जहां पर मस्जिद का निर्माण कराया गया था. इसको लेकर हिंदू पक्ष की तरफ से एक वकील ने कोर्ट सर्वे की मांग … Read more

Vizianagaram Utsav will highlight culture and heritage of Fort City

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Vizianagaram Utsav will highlight culture and heritage of Fort City

View of the historic 18th century Vizianagaram fort in Viizianagaram. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU Andhra Pradesh government is making elaborate arrangements for Vizianagaram Utsav to be conducted on October 13 and 14 to highlight the culture and heritage of the Fort City which has around 300 years of history. To attract more visitors and … Read more

Once a source of drinking water, Mananchira is now precious part of city heritage

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Once a source of drinking water, Mananchira is now precious part of city heritage

The Mananchira was built in the 14th century by Zamorin Mana Vikraman. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Mananchira, the pride of Kozhikode, has catered for the city’s needs for seven centuries. The large pond right in the middle of the city has now been unofficially accorded the status of a heritage property, one that tourists … Read more