cultural heritage

May 14, 2026 12:43 AM

India repatriates historic temple bronzes from US, Gajendra Shekhawat calls it milestone in fight against illicit trafficking

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said that India has successfully repatriated Chola-period and other significant bronze artefacts from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in the United States. The identified antiquities include: -Saint Sundarar with Paravai sculpture (16th century, Vijayanagara period): photographed in 1956 at the Shiva Temple in Veerasolapuram village, Tamil Nadu. -Somaskanda (Shiva and Uma) (12th century, Chola p...

November 30, 2025 2:35 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights global interest in Bhagavad Gita, India’s cultural heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the growing global engagement with India’s cultural and spiritual traditions, noting increasing international interest in the Bhagavad Gita and Buddhist relics. He was addressing the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi said that visitors can now “literally experience” the Mahabharata at the Mahabharata Experience Centre in Kurukshetra, where the epic is presented using 3D, light, sound, and digital technolo...

July 31, 2025 12:48 PM

PM Modi hails return of sacred Piprahwa relics of Buddha After 127 Years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years, describing it as a proud and joyous moment for the nation’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said: “A joyous day for our cultural heritage! It would make every Indian proud that the sacred Piprahwa relics of Bhagwan Buddha have come home after 127 long years. These sacred relics highlight India’s close associatio...

June 18, 2025 4:42 PM

Yoga, millets, alternative medicine part of our rich cultural heritage: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday emphasized the importance of yoga, millets, and alternative medicine in fostering a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Speaking at an event in the national capital ahead of International Yoga Day, Gupta praised the rising popularity of millet-based diets in Delhi, calling it a welcome shift toward wellness rooted in India’s cultural heritage. “Yoga, alternative medicine, and millets are part of our glorious cultural legacy,” Gupta said. “Incor...

March 18, 2025 11:17 AM

India’s cultural heritage goes digital: NMMA leads comprehensive preservation efforts

Launched in 2007, the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) aims to systematically document and digitize India’s vast built heritage, sites, and antiquities. Despite being one of the richest nations in cultural heritage, India has faced challenges in research and conservation due to scattered and undocumented records. NMMA addresses these issues by creating a unified national database through standardized documentation and training programs. Since its inception, NMMA has made n...

January 26, 2025 12:55 PM

Bihar, MP and Tripura celebrate unique heritage and wildlife conservation at 76th Republic Day parade

Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura displayed their unique cultural legacies and successful wildlife conservation initiatives at the 76th Republic Day Parade. Bihar's tableau celebrated the historic event of Dharma Chakra Pravartana at the 76th Republic Day Parade on Sunday at the Kartavya Path. Dharma Chakra Pravartana, or "Turning of the Wheel of Law," marks the event when Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. From ancient times, Bihar has been a lan...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

Hunar Indian Folk & Tribal Art Exhibition opens in Dubai, highlighting rich cultural heritage

The Dubai Art Centre, one of the city's oldest art institutions, is currently hosting the "Hunar" exhibition, a captivating display of Indian folk and tribal art. The exhibition highlights the rich cultural heritage of India's folk and tribal art forms. Folk art, often associated with rural communities, encompasses a wide range of themes, while tribal art is specifically tied to indigenous communities, reflecting their unique customs, rituals, and deep connection to nature. Organized by Videsha...