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Kheta and Sujani Embroidery: Traditional Indian Embroidery Styles 1. Kheta Embroidery Origin: Practiced by the Muslim community of Bihar, especially in the Seemanchal region (districts like Kishanganj, Purnia, Araria, and Katihar). Style: Geometric and floral patterns with running stitch embroidery on textiles like sarees, dupattas, and kurta fabrics. Significance: Passed down through generations, it is … Read more
About The Solapuri Chaddar, a traditional handwoven cotton bedspread from Solapur, Maharashtra, has been renowned for its durability and unique designs. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, highlighting its cultural and historical significance. The chaddar is made through an intricate process involving doubling of yarn, dyeing, winding, warping, and weaving, traditionally carried … Read more
Why in news:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1854102®=3&lang=1 About The WAVES India: A Bird’s Eye View Challenge, part of the Create in India challenges, invites drone pilots and filmmakers to capture the breathtaking beauty and diversity of India through aerial cinematography. Organised by Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting This … Read more
About The site is located on the arid island of Khadir in Kachchh district. Dholavira, is one of the most significant and well-preserved archaeological sites in the subcontinent, showcasing architectural and engineering brilliance of the Harappan people. It showcases advanced town planning skills with sophisticated water conservation system, well-structured reservoirs, urban settlements etc. With its … Read more
This sacred event rotates between four locations in India-Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik, and Prayagraj– each situated by a holy river, from the Ganges to the Shipra, the Godavari, and the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Sarasvati in Prayagraj.