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Srisailam temple to publish book based on copper plates found in temple

Vijayawada: The Srisailam Devasthanam is publishing a book about the recently discovered copper plate charters found in Ghanta Mandapam at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, with the help of the Archaeological Survey of India. Upon the request of the Srisailam temple authorities, the ASI has deciphered all the copper plate charters and will publish a book initially …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Michael Moore responds to Luigi Mangione’s cryptic message

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The acclaimed American documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has responded to a …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Michael Moore responds to Luigi Mangione’s cryptic message

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The acclaimed American documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has responded to a …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Protests In Mathura Over Lord Krishna's Caste, FIR Filed

ABP News

Protests rocked Mathura after inscriptions outside some shops claimed Lord Krishna was a Jat, following which an FIR was registered and police began a probe. The inscriptions included the name of one Kunwar Singh and a phone number, news agency PTI reported According to Hindu mythology, Mathura's Nandgaon is believed to be the village of Lord Krishna. Clerk Ramjeet filed …

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1 month ago

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures

Associated Press

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archaeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. “This project offers a remarkable blend of the ancient and modern, integrating archaeological heritage with metro infrastructure,” Christos Staikouras, the transport and infrastructure minister, told reporters Friday on a media …

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1 month, 1 week ago

An ancient Siva temple in Madhurantakam

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Madhurantakam is well known for its Kodandarama temple, famously known as the Eri Katha Rama temple. Few know that there is a Siva temple closeby which is also ancient and referred to in Chola inscriptions as Arulakara Isvaram, although the deity is now known as the Arulalishwarar. The Arulalishwarar temple faces east with a modern arch at the entrance …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exhibition of archival materials held to mark Suvarana Karnataka

The Hindu

The Director of Karnataka State Archives Department Gavisiddaiah said here on Thursday that archival materials including official documents and gazette notifications too are part of history along with monuments, inscriptions, memorials, and coins. He said ever since the State Archives Department was established in 1973, it has collected and preserved records and archival materials of historical importance dating to more …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Time Travel Adventure: Exploring the Karimnagar Gandhi Centenary Museum

New Indian Express

A museum dedicated to the history of Karimnagar showcases artefacts spanning prehistoric to modern eras, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's rich past. Visitors can explore exhibits ranging from ancient terracotta beads and iron objects to a 15th-century inscription and weapons used by various dynasties.

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2 months ago

A Silent Sanctuary: The Nalanda of South Rejuvenates

New Indian Express

The article describes the serene and peaceful atmosphere of the Nalanda of South Thiruvananthapuram, a renowned university that flourished during the Chola era. The temple and its surroundings are adorned with beautiful architecture and a rich history, attracting visitors from all corners of the state and beyond.

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2 months ago

Historic Malpanate in Pampakuda Requiring Upkeep

The Hindu

The 200-year-old building that once housed the Konat Malpanate, a training center for priests of the Syrian Orthodox Church, is crying out for maintenance and upkeep. The family has appealed to the State Archaeology department for the maintenance of the historic building, highlighting its significant historical legacy. The building, now in a dilapidated condition, once accommodated students training for priesthood …

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2 months ago

Copper Plates from Vijayanagara Kingdom Discovered in Tiruvallur District

The Hindu

Copper plates from the Vijayanagara Kingdom have been discovered in Tiruvallur district. The plates, inscribed with two leaves dating back to the 16th Century CE, were found during a regular check of the lockers on the premises of the Sri Singeeswarar temple. The inscriptions were written in Sanskrit and Nandinagari script and recorded the gift of a village Vasalabattaka to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-10-08 Changshan county in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, a place rich in history and culture, is home to ten renowned ancient scenic spots. Shimen Valley is located in Hejia township, about 13 kilometers from the Changshan county seat. Zhaoxian's Ancient Ferry, located in the old street of Zhaoxian town, has been an official crossing point since before the Tang …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ancient Stone Sculpture Unearthed in Erode District, Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

A 17th or 18th-century memorial stone was discovered in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu. The stone depicts a couple and has intricate carvings on the man's head. The image of sun and moon on the top could symbolize they left the world with bags containing gold, flowers or ornaments. Further research is needed to uncover the stone's …

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3 months ago

A shared commitment

China Daily

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The UNESCO-China partnership is not only for global heritage preservation but also a catalyst for fostering a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world In a world characterized by swift urban expansion, environmental crises and socioeconomic shifts, the safeguarding of our cultural and natural heritage is more than just a preservation effort — it is an affirmation of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

HistoriCity | Sri Vijaya Puram, Port Blair until last week, India’s strategic beacon on the vast seas

Hindustan Times

The change of the name from Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram has been done in the name of decolonisation. However, lying almost at the same distance from both Bengal and Tamil Nadu’s eastern coast, Andaman and Nicobar, an archipelago of more than 800 islands, has been a strategic location since ancient times. A similar description was given by Friar …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking beyond Sanskrit

The Hindu

India commemorated Sanskrit Day on August 19 to highlight and promote the richness and antiquity of Sanskrit. While Sanskrit has played a significant role in our cultural, religious, and intellectual history, focusing solely on this ancient language may overlook the rich literary traditions of other Indian tongues. Rich literary traditions However, India’s linguistic landscape is incredibly diverse, encompassing numerous ancient …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

China Daily

ezhejiang.gov.cn| Updated :2024-09-01 Changshan county in Quzhou, Zhejiang province, a place rich in history and culture, is home to ten renowned ancient scenic spots. Shimen Valley is located in Hejia township, about 13 kilometers from the Changshan county seat. Zhaoxian's Ancient Ferry, located in the old street of Zhaoxian town, has been an official crossing point since before the Tang …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hoysala inscription found at Shiva temple in Hassan’s Arsikere

The Hindu

A Hoysala inscription has been found on the outside ‘prakara’ of a Shiva temple at Cheluvanahalli village in Arsikere taluk of Hassan district, according to T. Murugeshi, retired Associate Professor in Ancient History and Archaeology, MSRS College, Shirva of Udupi district. “The inscription states that on the subhanu savat vaishaka bahula brahavara, a person named Kacheya Nayaka, probably a local …

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4 months ago

Discovering a calligraphic beauty

Hindustan Times

Forgotten inscriptions carry matter-of-fact descriptions of temples, shrines, mosques, mausoleums, forts, bastions, city walls, parks, gardens, wells, lakes, rivers, houses, markets, stray graves and pleasure spots. The First Collection of Delhi’s Manuscript prepared by Hafeezuddin, Edited by Ather Farouqui, ₹1000; Anjuman Taraqi Urdu Scholarship about the cultural inheritance of the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal periods owes much to Sir …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

China Daily

The exhibition also shows cat sculptures. Yan Haiying, a professor of history from Peking University, who is the chief curator of the exhibition, suggests visitors begin their tour from the first chapter, The Land of the Pharaohs, which presents an overview of ancient Egyptian civilization. Among the statues, treasures and papyrus, visitors will find ink rubbings on Chinese rice paper …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

China Daily

The exhibition also shows cat sculptures. Yan Haiying, a professor of history from Peking University, who is the chief curator of the exhibition, suggests visitors begin their tour from the first chapter, The Land of the Pharaohs, which presents an overview of ancient Egyptian civilization. Among the statues, treasures and papyrus, visitors will find ink rubbings on Chinese rice paper …

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5 months ago

How the Chennakesava temple in Sompalem stands as a testimony to the Vijayanagara architectural splendour

The Hindu

Sompalem, a small village about 45 km from Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh, is home to a spectacular Vishnu temple belonging to the Vijayanagara period, dedicated to Chennakesava. It has several features similar to other Vijayanagara era temples such as the famous Virabhadra Swami temple in Lepakshi, and the Chintala Venkataramana Swami and Ramalingeshwara temples in Tadipatri. Portrait sculptures of kings …

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5 months ago

Artist's works reflect profound heritage

China Daily

Jidi Majia introduces his creations on display at the ongoing exhibition, The Freedom Reconstructed by Lines and Philosophical Thoughts: Another World of Jidi Majia at the Tingtaoguzhong Art Museum in Xichang, Liangshan prefecture, Southwest China's Sichuan province. On Wednesday, the exhibition The Freedom Reconstructed by Lines and Philosophical Thoughts: Another World of Jidi Majia opened at the Tingtaoguzhong Art Museum …

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5 months, 1 week ago

How the ancient Brahmi script became modern Kannada

The Hindu

Raamesh Gowri Raghavan first encountered the Brahmi script back in the 1990s. “The Brahmi script is the originator of all Indian scripts except Kharosthi, which was used in the region known as Gandhara,” says Raamesh, who will be conducting an online course on reading and writing Brahmi in association with INTACH Bengaluru between July 22 and 25. “The Ashoka edicts …

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Srisailam temple to publish book based on copper plates found in temple

Michael Moore responds to Luigi Mangione’s cryptic message

Michael Moore responds to Luigi Mangione’s cryptic message

Protests In Mathura Over Lord Krishna's Caste, FIR Filed

Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archaeological treasures

An ancient Siva temple in Madhurantakam

Exhibition of archival materials held to mark Suvarana Karnataka

Time Travel Adventure: Exploring the Karimnagar Gandhi Centenary Museum

A Silent Sanctuary: The Nalanda of South Rejuvenates

Historic Malpanate in Pampakuda Requiring Upkeep

Copper Plates from Vijayanagara Kingdom Discovered in Tiruvallur District

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

Ancient Stone Sculpture Unearthed in Erode District, Tamil Nadu

A shared commitment

HistoriCity | Sri Vijaya Puram, Port Blair until last week, India’s strategic beacon on the vast seas

Looking beyond Sanskrit

Quzhou's 10 ancient scenic spots

Hoysala inscription found at Shiva temple in Hassan’s Arsikere

Discovering a calligraphic beauty

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

Museum visitors eager to experience Egyptology exhibition

How the Chennakesava temple in Sompalem stands as a testimony to the Vijayanagara architectural splendour

Artist's works reflect profound heritage

How the ancient Brahmi script became modern Kannada