Prelims Art & Culture Miscellaneous

About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou is a palm tree […]

Abanindranath Tagore: He was one of the most prominent artists of India. Contributions: Abanindranath was the first major supporter of swadeshi

Natesa: Natesa is a rare sandstone idol from the Pratihara Style of Rajasthan. It is originally from the Ghateswar Temple

Channapatna Toys Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of

It is a recognized world heritage site by UNESCO. It is located in the foothills of the Vindhya Mountains in

Dhokra artefacts are metal figurines fashioned from bronze and copper based alloys using a ‘lost wax casting’. The name is

Guru Padmasambhava was born in India and travelled all across Himalayan region in the 8th century to spread Buddhism and Buddhist teachings Guru Padmasambhava

Bhagwat Gita: It is 700 verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of Hindu epic Mahabharata. It is set

It is an international festival organised by Andhra Pradesh Tourism The event is aimed at showcasing the Araku Valley –