GI Tagged Handloom products India

One of the defining movements in our struggle for freedom was Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7th August, 1905. The movement encouraged indigenous industries and the spirit of Swadeshi, which included handloom weavers. In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day (NHD).

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Kuthampully Handloom Village

Kuthampully, A village situated on the banks of the Bharatapuzha in Thiruvilwamala Grama Panchayat of Thrissur is famous for the Handlooms. Here 600 Brahmin families produce some of the most exotic sarees in the country. It is believed that the Cochin Royal Family bought these weavers from Karnataka 500 years ago to weave clothes for their families. Most of the...

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Shoranur Nilambur Railway Line

The Shoranur–Nilambur line starts from Shoranur junction and terminates at Nilambur Road railway station. Shoranur-Nilambur route was constructed by the British to transport the famous Teak wood from Nilambur. The line passes through the eastern part of the Malappuram district.

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Stamp Tourism Jaipur Stamps

Before going into the post, we should talk about Convention' and 'Feudatory' states of Pre Independent India. The words Convention and Feudatory here refer to postal arrangements with/in relation to British India. Convention states had agreements with British India regarding mail, whereas Feudatory states had no postal agreement...

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Bangalore to Kerala with Covid Pass, Precautions and COVID Checks at Border

This post covers our travel to Kerala from Bangalore during the COVID 19 Pandemic and the steps followed by the Government of Kerala on fight against COVID 19 Pandemic and how to travel interstate without stoppage.

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Kedareshwara Temple Nagalapura

Nagalapura is a small village situated in Tiptur taluk of Tumkur district of Karnataka. There are two hoysala period temple in this village. Kedareshwara Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Chennakeshava temple dedicated lord vishnu.

This temple is an ekakuta (single sanctum) temple facing east. The temple structure consist of a garbha-grha (sanctum), an antarala (vestibule) and a navaranga...

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Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II. The construction if the monument started in 1720 and was completed in 1734. The monument features instruments operating in each of the three main classical celestial coordinate systems, the horizon-zenith local system, the equatorial system, and the ecliptic system. The name...

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Monolithic Nandi Statues in India

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Republic Day Special Lalbagh Flower Show 2020

The Republic Day special Lalbagh Flower Show pays floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda. The Nation will be celebrating the 157th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yeddiyurappa inaugurated the 211th Lalbagh flower show on 17th January 2020. The Glasshouse at Lalbagh, which is the main center of flower show will have a floral replica of Swami Vivekananda Memorial...

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Lalbagh Flower Show 2019

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Cellular Jail Kalapani Jail in Portblair

Cellular Jail was a colonial prison in Andaman and Nicobar islands. Shri Moraji Desai

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Andaman Trip Plan 6 Days

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UNESCO Heritage Sites of South India

UNESCO World Heritage sites are important place of cultural or natural heritage. In 1982, International Council of Monuments and sites declared April 18th as the World Heritage Day. World Heritage Day is to raise awareness about Monuments and other sites which...

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Lalbagh Flower Show 2019

The Republic Day special Flower Show at Lalbagh will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi...

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Veera Narayana Temple - Belavadi

Veera Narayana Temple of belavadi is one of the finest examples of trikuta Temple built by the Hoysala Empire. This temple is at a shorter distance from the famous Hoysala temples of Belur and Halebidu. The temples of Belur and Halebidu are known for its intricate sculptures, but this temple is known for its architecture. Vera Narayana Temple of Belavadi is one of the largest temple built by the Hoysala...

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Gandikotta - The Grand Canyon of India

Gandikotta, known as The Grand Canyon of India is located near Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh in India. Gandikotta got its name due to the ‘gorge”, in Telugu called as gandi, formed between the Erramala range of hills and the river Pennar that flows at its foot.

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Shettihalli Rosary Church - Hassan

Shettihalli Rosary Church, built by the French missionaries in 1860 is one of the best examples of Gothic Architecture. Shettihalli Church is located on the banks of Hemavathi River and is at a distance of 22km from Hassan. The church was abandoned after the construction of the Gorur Dam on the banks of Hemavathi River in 1960. Since then it has been a famous tourist spot for travel lovers to see...

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Bucheswara Temple - Koravagala

Bucheswara temple, located in Korvangala village of Hassan District in Karnataka is one of the finest example of 12th century Hoysala Architecture. Bucheswara temple is also spelt as Bucesvara or Bucheshvara. The temple was constructed in 1173 AD by a rich officer called Buci, to celebrate the coronation of the Hoysala King Veera Ballala II. This temple is protected as a monument of national importance...

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Panchalingeshwara Temple - Goivndanahalli

Panchalingeshwara Temple in Govindanahalli Taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka is a rare example of Panchakuta construction in Hoysala architecture. This temple was constructed by King Vira Someshwara in 1238 AD. The name “Panchalingeshwara” literally means “five linga”. This temple is protected as a monument of national importance by the Archeological Survey of India.

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Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - Nandi Village

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple is a Hindu temple located in Nandi village at the base of Nandi Hills in Karnataka. This temple dedicated to lord Shiva is one of the oldest temples of Karnataka, dates back to the early 9th century. Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple was constructed by the rulers of the Nolamba Dynasty and the Rashtrakuta Empire. The temple was later under the patronage of south Indian dynasties...

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