In December 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata got recognition in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is celebrated at the same time as Navratri in other parts of India. Kolkata’s rich culture, vibrant life, festive mood, all comes alive during the Durga Puja, which makes it one of biggest festival celebrations inContinue reading “Durga Puja after its UNESCO Tag”
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Silk Route Market Cities Today
The ancient silk route has been one of the greatest trade routes connecting east and west Eurasia. The ancient cities in the ancient world have still retained their prominence in defining world trade across the land. The surrounding desert and large swathes of inhospitable lands make the Silk Road and its cities an ideal locationContinue reading “Silk Route Market Cities Today”
Dholavira and Ramappa Temple get World Heritage Tag
At the latest 2020 and 2021 UNESCO meeting in late July 2021, Ramappa Temple of Telangana and the archaeological site of Dholavira get the UNESCO World Heritage Site tag. UNESCO couldn’t meet in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, both the lists of 2020 and 2021 were announced simultaneously at its JulyContinue reading “Dholavira and Ramappa Temple get World Heritage Tag”