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The unique art and craft traditions of the
#Indusvalleycivilization
are evident through its timeless artefacts. Explore these invaluable
#artefacts
in the Museum Collections category on the Indian Culture Portal.
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Located in Hyderabad, Salar Jung Museum has 38 galleries showcasing art, artifacts, and antiquities from around the world. This museum is a must-visit! Don't miss it at the
#InternationalMuseumExpo2023
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Mark your calendars! The International Museum Expo - 2023 is happening from 18-20th May 2023 at Hall No. 2 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Get ready to explore some of the world's most fascinating museums and learn about their collections.
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Today marks the beginning of the First War of Independence in 1857, a monumental event in the history of India’s Freedom Struggle.
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The Ministry of Culture, Government of India invites you to the Festival of Libraries, 2023. With a series of masterclasses, panel discussions and special attractions lined up, learn more about the importance of digital libraries in present times.
Nestled in the heart of Patan city, Gujarat, the Rani Ki Vav was built by Rani Udayamati. Discover more about this UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Indian Culture Portal.
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#IndianCulture
#IndianArchitecture
#Patan
Did you know the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan (Asaf Jah VII) gifted a necklace and a tiara to Princess Elizabeth in 1947?
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#Hyderabad
#Jewellery
भारतीय संस्कृति पोर्टल पर ऐतिहासिक शहरों के बारे में जानें।
प्रत्येक शहर की अपनी एक कहानी है, जो यहाँ दुर्लभ तस्वीरों, मल्टीमीडिया, विशेषतः वर्णित किस्सों, इत्यादि के संग्रह के ज़रिए बयान की गई है। पटना शहर के बारे में जानने के लिए वेबसाइट पर जाएँ:
#patna
Pataliputra - Regarded as one of the earliest cities in India, Patna, then known as Pataliputra, held the rare distinction of serving as the capital of the early Indian empires.
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#patna
#bihar
#ancientcitiesofindia
Composed by Muhammad Ghwath Gwaliori, the Bahr al-Hayat is an illustrated Persian book from around 1550 CE. With topics relating to Meditation Asanas, this is one of the earliest illustrated treatises on Yoga.
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#yoga
Explore the tradition of Nabakalebara, a ritual that celebrates the divine reincarnation of Lord Jagannatha and his siblings, with the Indian Culture Portal.
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#jagannathtemple
#odisha
#puri
#indianculture
Tawang Monastery (Arunachal Pradesh): Built in 1680 during the time of the 5th Dalai Lama, it is also the oldest and the second largest monastery in Asia.
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#ArunachalPradesh
#culture
#northeast
Today marks the birth anniversary of eminent social reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy, who is remembered as one of the makers of Modern India.
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#ModernIndia
#freedomstruggle
On the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti, explore the works of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the Indian Culture Portal. Visit:
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#rabindrajayanti2023
Watching the sun slowly set from the pavilion one cannot help but remember the story of Rani Roopmati and Baz Bahadur. Watch the complete virtual walkthrough video created using software by our team of architects here:
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#raniroopmati
#bazbahadur
‘हिडिंबा देवी मंदिर’, जिसे स्थानीय रूप से ‘ढूँगरी मंदिर’ के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, 16वीं शताब्दी की एक इमारत है, जिसकी वास्तुकला एक ऐसी कहानी बयान करती है, जो स्थानीय लोक-संस्कृति को पौराणिक कथाओं के साथ जोड़ती है।
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#himachal
#india
#temple
OnThisDay: Did you know today marks the beginning of the Santhal Uprising of 1855?
Explore this Rare Book to know more about this historic event on the Indian Culture Portal.
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#History
#SanthalUprising
#Santhals
The Nayaks of
#Thanjavur
were known to be great patrons of art.
#Tanjore
#Paintings
flourished under their patronage. One of the most beautiful schools of
#Indian
art, these paintings are rich in all aspects, the colours, the materials used and the intricate work.
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#CultureChronicles
The sculptures and stupas of the Mauryan Empire reflect the great interest of its Emperors towards patronising invaluable art traditions.
To explore more such cultural chronicles, visit the Indian Culture Portal.
Also called the 'Pyramids of Assam', Charaideo Maidams are the burial mounds of the Ahom Kings and members of the royal family.
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#Assam
#Heritage
#AhomDynasty
#NorthEast
The Kerala mural paintings generally portray life size characters and they depict scenes from epics and puranas, particularly the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha.
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#keralamurals
#wallpaintings
#MattancherryPalace