Tag: preservation of our heritage

Pushkar is one of the most ancient cities of India. It is a town in the Ajmer district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The Pushkar camel fair is a colorful and vibrant display of unique exhibitions, exciting competitions and fascinating events. It is held for seven days between the months of October and November.

Vishwanth temple which is one of the most famous temples of India is located in Varnasi which was previously called Kasi.

This temple was built in the year 1780 by Ahilyabhai Holkar. This temple is located to lord Shiva. This temple stands on the western banks of river Ganga.

Puri is famous for its annual Rathayatra festival. Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is the oldest Ratha Yatra taking place in India and the World, whose description can be found in Brahma Purana.

Acharya Nagarjuna, a learned Buddhist of Nalanda University, is known as Acharya in the field of chemistry. Acharya Nagarjuna advocated the use of allopathy along with herbal medicines.

According to the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1879, if any citizen suddenly finds any ancient or antique goods while digging then he has to immediately notify the department of Archaeology.  With this small effort, they can preserve valuable things which could have been lost due to the carelessness.  

Intolerance is an unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviour that differ from one's own. It is not a feature of Indian culture. India is a multi-lingual, multi-religious nation which believes in unity in diversity. If Indian culture has flowed over so many centuries, vibrant and alive, it is because it has shown a noteworthy ability to absorb and assimilate new ideas and influences.

The Archaeological Survey of India is a Government of India organization responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by the British Raj.