Mallakhamba – UPSC Prelims
It is a traditional sport from Indian subcontinent and has been well-known in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It involves gymnasts […]
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Art and Culture for Prelims
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Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala – UPSC Prelims
What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala? Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala were built in the 12th-13th century. They are represented here by
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Somnath Temple – UPSC Prelims
Somnath Temple: Somnath temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat. It is believed to be the first among the
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Beating Retreat Ceremony – UPSC Prelims
Beating Retreat Ceremony: The Beating Retreat ceremony is organized every year after the Republic Day Celebration on January 29. The
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Guru Padmasambhava
Guru Padmasambhava was born in India and travelled all across Himalayan region in the 8th century to spread Buddhism and Buddhist teachings Guru Padmasambhava
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Ancient Monuments
What is an Ancient Monument? The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 defines Ancient Monument as any
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Trinities of Carnatic music
Trinities of Carnatic music are: Saint Tyagaraja Saint Tyagaraja was a renowned composer of Carnatic music. He has composed thousands of
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Bhagavad Gita
Bhagwat Gita: It is 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is set
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Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak
These two are the martial art forms from the Indian state of Manipur. In Manipuri language thang means sword and
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Sabarimala Temple
The temple is situated atop a hill in the deep forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats in Pathanamthitta