{"id":17475,"date":"2023-11-25T05:07:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=17475"},"modified":"2023-11-25T05:07:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T05:07:05","slug":"art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Art &#038; Culture Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; September 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our monthly current affairs update for <strong><em>September 2023<\/em><\/strong>. In this ever-changing world, staying informed about the latest events, trends, and developments is crucial. This month, we&#8217;ll take you on a journey through the most significant and noteworthy happenings across the globe. From politics to technology, from culture to the environment, we&#8217;ll cover it all. Join us as we explore the stories shaping our world and the issues that demand our attention. Our goal is to provide you with a concise and insightful overview of the events that are shaping our times, enabling you to engage in informed conversations and make well-informed decisions. So, without further ado, let&#8217;s dive into the whirlwind of current affairs for this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e69aa72ef25\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About\" title=\"About:\u00a0\u00a0\">About:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Significance\" title=\"Significance:&nbsp;\">Significance:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Santiniketan\" title=\"Santiniketan&nbsp;\">Santiniketan&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Items_Representing_Indian_Cultural_Traditions_Gifted_to_G-20_Leaders\" title=\"Items Representing Indian Cultural Traditions Gifted to G-20 Leaders\u00a0\">Items Representing Indian Cultural Traditions Gifted to G-20 Leaders\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Moodbidri\" title=\"Moodbidri&nbsp;\">Moodbidri&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About_archaeological_Finding\" title=\"About archaeological Finding&nbsp;\">About archaeological Finding&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About_Moodbidri\" title=\"About Moodbidri&nbsp;\">About Moodbidri&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Maritime_trade_route_between_India_and_Europe\" title=\"Maritime trade route between India and Europe\u00a0\">Maritime trade route between India and Europe\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Red_Sea_Route\" title=\"Red Sea Route:&nbsp;\">Red Sea Route:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Pre-Common_Era_Trade\" title=\"Pre-Common Era Trade:&nbsp;\">Pre-Common Era Trade:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Organization_and_Duration_of_Journeys\" title=\"Organization and Duration of Journeys:&nbsp;\">Organization and Duration of Journeys:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Comparing_with_the_Silk_Road\" title=\"Comparing with the Silk Road:&nbsp;\">Comparing with the Silk Road:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Tribes_India_pavilion_G20\" title=\"Tribes India pavilion (G20)&nbsp;\">Tribes India pavilion (G20)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-3\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Pithora_Art\" title=\"Pithora Art:\u00a0\u00a0\">Pithora Art:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Shivas_Nataraja_form\" title=\"Shiva\u2019s Nataraja form&nbsp;\">Shiva\u2019s Nataraja form&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Nataraja_form_of_Shiva\" title=\"Nataraja form of Shiva:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Nataraja form of Shiva:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#More_Information\" title=\"More Information:&nbsp;\">More Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Adopt_a_Heritage_20\" title=\"Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;\">Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-7\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-5\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Adopt_a_Heritage_20-2\" title=\"Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Indian_Heritage_App\" title=\"Indian Heritage App:&nbsp;\">Indian Heritage App:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#e-Permission_Portal\" title=\"e-Permission Portal:&nbsp;\">e-Permission Portal:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Londons_India_Club\" title=\"London\u2019s India Club&nbsp;\">London\u2019s India Club&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-8\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-6\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Old_Parliament_Building\" title=\"Old Parliament Building&nbsp;\">Old Parliament Building&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-9\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Old_Parliament_Building-2\" title=\"Old Parliament Building:&nbsp;\">Old Parliament Building:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Chausath_Yogini_Temple\" title=\"Chausath Yogini Temple:&nbsp;\">Chausath Yogini Temple:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Did_the_Chausath_Yogini_temple_inspire_the_Parliament\" title=\"Did the Chausath Yogini temple inspire the Parliament?&nbsp;\">Did the Chausath Yogini temple inspire the Parliament?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Reconstructing_an_ancient_%E2%80%98stitched_ship\" title=\"Reconstructing an ancient \u2018stitched ship\u2019&nbsp;\">Reconstructing an ancient \u2018stitched ship\u2019&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-10\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About_the_project\" title=\"About the project:&nbsp;\">About the project:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Ministries_involved\" title=\"Ministries involved:\u00a0\u00a0\">Ministries involved:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Stitching\" title=\"Stitching:\u00a0\">Stitching:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#The_Voyage\" title=\"The Voyage:\u00a0\u00a0\">The Voyage:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Project_Mausam\" title=\"Project Mausam&nbsp;\">Project Mausam&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Adi_Shankaracharya\" title=\"Adi Shankaracharya&nbsp;\">Adi Shankaracharya&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-11\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About_Adi_Shankara\" title=\"About Adi Shankara:&nbsp;\">About Adi Shankara:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Major_Works\" title=\"Major Works:&nbsp;\">Major Works:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Other_Contributions\" title=\"Other Contributions:&nbsp;\">Other Contributions:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Advaita_Vedanta\" title=\"Advaita Vedanta:&nbsp;\">Advaita Vedanta:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Mewar_school_of_painting\" title=\"Mewar school of painting&nbsp;\">Mewar school of painting&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-12\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Key_characteristics_of_this_school_of_painting_include\" title=\"Key characteristics of this school of painting include:&nbsp;\">Key characteristics of this school of painting include:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Indias_First_Lighthouse_Festival\" title=\"India\u2019s First Lighthouse Festival\u00a0\">India\u2019s First Lighthouse Festival\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_News-13\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#About-7\" title=\"About&nbsp;\">About&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#FAQs_on_Monthly_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_September_2023\" title=\"FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; September 2023\">FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; September 2023<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Q1_What_are_monthly_current_affairs\" title=\"Q1: What are monthly current affairs?\">Q1: What are monthly current affairs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Q2_Why_are_monthly_current_affairs_important\" title=\"Q2: Why are monthly current affairs important?\">Q2: Why are monthly current affairs important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-september-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paryushan_2023\"><\/span>Paryushan 2023&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Paryushan Parva 2023 has been celebrated by the Jain community.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/f58e5977-cc32-4a29-9b56-a95d2c29f947\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Paryushan is one of the most important festivals of Jain community people.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Digambar and Shwetambar both celebrate this festival<\/strong> with great enthusiasm and happiness.\u00a0<\/li><li>It takes place in the <strong>month of Bhadrapada<\/strong> (August or September in the Gregorian calendar) of the Jain calendar.\u00a0<\/li><li>The festival is <strong>believed to have originated in the 6th century BC<\/strong> when the Jain teacher<strong> Mahavira taught his followers to abstain from violence<\/strong> and to focus on spiritual purity.\u00a0<\/li><li>During this auspicious festival, people encourage each other to follow the path of spirituality. This festival is also known as the <strong>festival of forgiveness<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance\"><\/span><strong>Significance:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For both <strong>Shvetambara, who observe the ritual over eight days<\/strong>, and <strong>Digambars, for whom the festival lasts 10 days<\/strong>, this is a <strong>time for introspection, reflection, and purification<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a <strong>time for spiritual growth, with fasting, meditation, and purification rituals<\/strong>. Devotees attend speeches, <strong>practice non-violence, and seek forgiveness for their sins<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Five Duties of Paryushan include <strong>Samvatsari (forgiveness and reconciliation<\/strong>), <strong>Keshlochan (introspection and self-improvement<\/strong>), <strong>Pratikraman (seeking forgiveness <\/strong>for past wrongdoings), <strong>Penance<\/strong> (commitment to <strong>spiritual growth<\/strong>), and <strong>self-criticism and apology<\/strong> for past mistakes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santiniketan\"><\/span>Santiniketan&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Rabindranath Tagore\u2019s Santiniketan was declared as a Unesco World Heritage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The UNESCO World Heritage designation <strong>acknowledges the cultural and educational significance of Santiniketan,<\/strong> preserving its <strong>unique architectural heritage<\/strong> and raising global awareness of Rabindranath Tagore&#8217;s legacy.\u00a0<\/li><li>Santiniketan had its origins as an ashram <strong>established by Debendranath Tagore<\/strong>, the father of Rabindranath Tagore, with the vision of creating a sanctuary for meditation and fostering unity among people, regardless of their caste or creed.\u00a0<\/li><li>The architectural style of Santiniketan <strong>represents a departure from the British colonial and European modernist influences of the early 20th century<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It draws inspiration from <strong>ancient, medieval, and folk traditions across Asia<\/strong>, embracing a form of pan-Asian modernity.\u00a0<\/li><li>Architectural structures of <strong>Santiniketan<\/strong>, dating back to the 19th century, bear historical significance in the founding of Santiniketan and its association with the universal spirit, symbolizing a revival of religious ideals in Bengal and India.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"451\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-399.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17476 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-399.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-399-585x438.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/451;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items_Representing_Indian_Cultural_Traditions_Gifted_to_G-20_Leaders\"><\/span>Items Representing Indian Cultural Traditions Gifted to G-20 Leaders\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"392\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-400.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17477 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-400.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-400-585x381.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/392;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moodbidri\"><\/span>Moodbidri&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient terracotta figurines were found during archaeological explorations at the megalithic dolmen site near Moodbidri.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_archaeological_Finding\"><\/span><strong>About archaeological Finding<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Recent archaeological excavations near <strong>Moodbidri <\/strong>in the <strong>Dakshina Kannada district<\/strong> have yielded a remarkable find related to the <strong>Megalithic Dolmen site<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>This discovery comprises a collection of <strong>unique terracotta figurines that offer valuable insights into the study of the Bhoota cult or Daiva Aradhane. <\/strong>These figurines have been determined to date back to the period of 800-700 B.C.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The assortment of figurines discovered in this excavation <strong>includes depictions of various subjects, such as cow bovines, a mother goddess, peacocks, a horse, <\/strong>and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>These findings provide a fascinating<strong> glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of the ancient inhabitants of the region.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Moodbidri\"><\/span><strong>About Moodbidri<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moodbidri, located in the <strong>Dakshina Kannada<\/strong> district of Karnataka, is a town and taluk situated 34 kilometers northeast of the district headquarters, Mangalore.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The name &#8220;Moodbidri&#8221; is derived from the <strong>presence of abundant bamboo<\/strong> in the area during ancient times, <strong>reflecting its historical significance<\/strong> and the natural resources that once thrived there.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"318\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-401.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17478 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 566px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 566\/318;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maritime_trade_route_between_India_and_Europe\"><\/span>Maritime trade route between India and Europe\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, announced at the G20 Summit, traces its historical roots to an ancient maritime trade route connecting the Indian subcontinent and Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Sea_Route\"><\/span><strong>Red Sea Route:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It refers to an <strong>ancient maritime trade route that connected India with the Roman Empire through the Red Sea<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>This route <strong>facilitated the exchange of various goods<\/strong>, including luxuries like spices, ivory, pearls, gemstones, and pepper from India to the Roman Empire.\u00a0<\/li><li>The trade between Rome and India during antiquity was established by early excavations. <strong>Sir Mortimer Wheeler\u2019s work at Arikamedu<\/strong> in the 1930s and 40s confirmed the existence of Indo-Roman trade in the 1st century CE.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ongoing archaeological excavations, such as those at <strong>Muziris in Kerala<\/strong> and <strong>Berenike in Egypt<\/strong>, continue to yield new evidence.\u00a0<\/li><li>Recent estimates, supported by the <strong>Muziris Papyrus<\/strong>, reveal the <strong>immense scale of the Red Sea trade<\/strong>. Custom taxes on goods from India, Persia, and Ethiopia possibly contributed up to one-third of the Roman exchequer\u2019s income.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Muziris Papyrus detailed a cargo\u2019s value, highlighting its enormous worth, with one cargo alone being equivalent to the purchase of premium farmland in Egypt or a prestigious estate in central Italy.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>import tax collected on this cargo alone exceeded two million sesterces<\/strong>. Extrapolating from these figures, Indian imports into Egypt were likely worth over a billion sesterces annually, with tax authorities generating 270 million sesterces.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Romans had a great demand for Indian luxuries<\/strong>, including perfumes, ivory, pearls, gemstones, and exotic animals like elephants and tigers. Pepper, India\u2019s major export, was particularly sought after, finding its way into Roman cuisine.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>flow of goods from Rome to India was limited<\/strong>, with gold being a prominent export. Roman wine was one notable exception, appreciated by Indians.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"327\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-402.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17479 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-402.png 599w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-402-585x319.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 599px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 599\/327;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Common_Era_Trade\"><\/span><strong>Pre-Common Era Trade:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Evidence suggests the existence of an Indian diaspora in the Middle East during the time of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE). This <strong>early trade was coastal and involved smaller quantities of goods<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>trade expanded significantly during Roman times<\/strong>, facilitated by large cargo ships directly connecting the subcontinent and the Roman Empire.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The <strong>conquest of Egypt by the Romans in the 1st and 2nd centuries CE opened up the route to India<\/strong>, leading to a substantial increase in trade.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organization_and_Duration_of_Journeys\"><\/span><strong>Organization and Duration of Journeys:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Highly Organized Trade:<\/strong> Contracts were established between Indian merchants in Kerala and shippers in Alexandria. Goods were transported in containers, similar to modern practices, with references to insurance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Understanding Monsoons:<\/strong> Indians recognized the monsoon winds\u2019 seasonal patterns, enabling them to navigate the route efficiently. The journey to Egypt took approximately six to eight weeks, depending on favorable wind conditions.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Extended Stays:<\/strong> The Indian diaspora rented houses in Egyptian ports while waiting for wind patterns to shift, allowing for the integration of Indian culture into these regions.\u00a0<\/li><li>Evidence suggests that <strong>Indian dynasties were interested in seafaring<\/strong>, as depicted in Ajanta paintings and early Indian coin designs featuring ships.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Graffiti left by Indian sailors<\/strong>, primarily Gujaratis from Barigaza (modern-day Bharuch), has been discovered in the Hoq caves on the island of Socotra, emphasizing their active participation in the trade network.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_with_the_Silk_Road\"><\/span><strong>Comparing with the Silk Road:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Indian Centrality:<\/strong> The ancient economic and cultural hub of Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and its ports played a central role in maritime East-West exchange. The <strong>concept of the \u201cSilk Road\u201d is relatively recent and inaccurately portrays the ancient trade routes<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Historical Invisibility:<\/strong> The <strong>Silk Road concept was coined in the late 19th century<\/strong> and did not exist in ancient or medieval times. It gained popularity in the 20th century, fostering romanticized ideas about East-West connectivity.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Recent Politicization:<\/strong> Chinese President Xi Jinping\u2019s <strong>Belt and Road Initiative has politicized the Silk Road<\/strong>, making it a central component of Chinese foreign policy.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tribes_India_pavilion_G20\"><\/span>Tribes India pavilion (G20)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd. (TRIFED), and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs have been showcasing a wide range of traditional tribal art, artifacts, paintings, and many more at the \u2018Tribes India\u2019 pavilion as part of the G-20 Leaders\u2019 Summit in New Delhi\u2019s Crafts Bazaar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"167\" height=\"453\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-403.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17480 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 167px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 167\/453;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Tribes India pavilion at the G-20 Leaders\u2019 Summit in New Delhi showcases a diverse range of tribal arts and crafts, including:\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pithora_Art\"><\/span><strong>Pithora Art<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>ritualistic painting characterized by animated figures and lavish use of color.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>These paintings are done <strong>by the Rathwa, Bhilala, Naik, and Bhil tribes of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The paintings speak of the <strong>social, cultural, and mythological life and beliefs of the tribals.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The paintings are a <strong>medium of propitiation, thanksgiving, and commemoration of auspicious occasions.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Padma Shri awardee Shri Paresh Rathwa<\/strong> is a renowned artist of Pithora art<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>, known for its Intricate and colorful design.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Saura painting by artisans from Odisha<\/strong>, is known for its distinct style.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Angora and Pashmina shawls<\/strong> from the high altitudes of <strong>Leh-Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh<\/strong>, are known for their high quality.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>The colorful jewelry by the Konyak tribes<\/strong> <strong>of Nagaland<\/strong> appeases the eye.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Maheshwari silk sarees from Madhya Pradesh:<\/strong> It is worn during religious functions and auspicious events.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Dhokra jewellery:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>It is carved out of molten metals, beads, colorful glass pieces, and wooden balls.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tribal artisans from <strong>West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> are the architects of these pieces of intrinsic art.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shivas_Nataraja_form\"><\/span>Shiva\u2019s Nataraja form&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the 27-foot-tall &#8216;Nataraja&#8217; statue made of &#8216;Ashtadhatu&#8217; was installed at the Bharat Mandapam where the G20 summit is held.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"293\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-404.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17481 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 226px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 226\/293;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This magnificent statue made of \u2018Ashtadhatu\u2019 (eight-metal alloy) <strong>was crafted by sculptors from Swamimalai in Tamil Nadu,<\/strong> India, and is <strong>inspired by three revered Nataraja idols from Chola temples<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Weighing about 18 tonnes, it was hauled across the country on a 36-wheel trailer.\u00a0<\/li><li>The design of the Nataraja statue draws <strong>inspiration from three revered Nataraja idols in prominent South Indian temples:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Thillai Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.\u00a0<\/li><li>Uma Maheswarar Temple in Konerirajapuram.\u00a0<\/li><li>Brihadeeswara (Big) Temple in Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nataraja_form_of_Shiva\"><\/span><strong>Nataraja form of Shiva:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nataraja form of Shiva, <strong>as a cosmic dancer, became iconic under the Cholas and is renowned for its intricate bronze sculptures.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Shiva&#8217;s dance represents the cosmic cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction (Srishti, Sthiti, and Samhara).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The dance also signifies the<strong> passage of time, from creation to dissolution.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The rhythm of the dance symbolizes the heartbeat of the universe.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Nataraja image is <strong>encircled by a flaming halo and has four arms<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>upper right-hand holds the damaru<\/strong> (a small drum) symbolizing the <strong>rhythm of creation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>upper left-hand holds the fire<\/strong> (or a flame), symbolizing <strong>destruction and transformation.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>lower right hand is in the abhaya mudra<\/strong> (a gesture of fearlessness).\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>lower left hand<\/strong> points towards the raised left foot, <strong>symbolizing liberation<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Under his foot, there\u2019s a dwarf-like figure representing illusion,<\/strong> which he crushes, guiding humanity away from delusion.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Nataraja\u2019s raised feet and gestures also symbolize protection and reassurance<\/strong>, all while he wears a smiling expression.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information\"><\/span><strong>More Information:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The sculpture <strong>was crafted using the traditional \u2018lost wax\u2019 casting method<\/strong>, a technique that dates back thousands of years and was perfected by the Cholas.\u00a0<\/li><li>In this method, a detailed wax model is covered with alluvial soil, which, when heated, melts the wax away, leaving a hollow mold for casting molten metal.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Cholas, who ruled much of peninsular India from the 9th to the 11th centuries AD<\/strong>, <strong>were great patrons of art and culture<\/strong>. They were devout Shaivites, known for constructing elaborate Shiva temples across their territories.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adopt_a_Heritage_20\"><\/span>Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a revamped version of the \u2018Adopt a Heritage\u2019 program apart from an Indian Heritage app and an e-permission portal.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adopt_a_Heritage_20-2\"><\/span><strong>Adopt a Heritage 2.0&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>revamped version of the earlier scheme launched in 2017<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>clearly defines the amenities<\/strong> sought for different monuments <strong>as per the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) 1958.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It seeks <strong>to invite corporate stakeholders to enhance amenities<\/strong> <strong>at monuments<\/strong> by utilizing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Freedom has been given to companies to either adopt a monument as a whole and develop its tourism infrastructure or provide a particular amenity<\/strong> such as a drinking water facility or cleaning services for one or several sites.\u00a0<\/li><li>Applying procedure for a monument:\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The stakeholders <strong>can apply to <\/strong>adopt a monument or specific amenities at a monument <strong>through a dedicated web portal.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The process for selection will be carried out after due diligence and discussions with various stakeholders and assessing the economic and developmental opportunities at each monument.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>term of the appointment will be for a period of five years initially<\/strong>, which may be <strong>further extended up to five years.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Heritage_App\"><\/span><strong>Indian Heritage App:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a user-friendly mobile app that will showcase heritage monuments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The app <strong>will feature state-wise details of monuments along with photographs<\/strong>, a list of <strong>public amenities available, geo-tagged locations, and a feedback<\/strong> mechanism for citizens.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"e-Permission_Portal\"><\/span><strong>e-Permission Portal:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An e-permission portal is for <strong>obtaining permission for photography, filming, and developmental projects on monuments.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The portal will <strong>fast-track the process<\/strong> of obtaining various permissions and <strong>solve operational and logistical bottlenecks.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Adopt a Heritage Scheme:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture ASI, and State\/UTs governments.&nbsp;It was launched <strong>in September 2017 on World Tourism Day.<\/strong>&nbsp;The Project aims to develop synergy among all partners to effectively promote \u2018responsible tourism\u2019.&nbsp;It aims to involve public sector companies, private sector companies, and corporate citizens\/individuals to take up the responsibility for making our heritage and tourism more sustainable.&nbsp;Agencies\/Companies would become \u2018Monument Mitras\u2019 through the innovative concept of \u2018Vision Bidding\u2019, where the agency with the best vision for the heritage site will be given an opportunity to associate pride with their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Londons_India_Club\"><\/span>London\u2019s India Club&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-8\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, London\u2019s India Club was closed permanently, which was a historic establishment that served as a meeting place for Indians in the United Kingdom during the independence movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>London&#8217;s India Club <strong>was established in 1951 by the India League<\/strong>, an organization initially dedicated to advocating for Indian independence and later focused on promoting friendship between <strong>India and Britain post-independence<\/strong>. The India Club <strong>played a pivotal role in the lives of Asian diaspora<\/strong> communities in Britain.&nbsp;<\/li><li>London\u2019s India Club<strong> <\/strong>situated within the Strand Continental Hotel, this establishment not only offered delectable Indian cuisine but also served as a <strong>central meeting point for individuals associated with India in the UK<\/strong>. Its interiors remained remarkably preserved over the years, reflecting a rich history.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The India Club <strong>hosted a variety of groups and activities, including the Indian Journalist Association, Indian Workers Association<\/strong>, and Indian Socialist Group of Britain.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Throughout its existence, the <strong>India Club attracted distinguished visitors, including Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the inaugural President of independent India, Lord Mountbatten, the final Viceroy of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dadabhai Naoroji<\/strong>, Bertrand Russell, and MF Hussain, among others. VK Krishna Menon, a diplomat and former Indian Defence Minister, served as one of the secretaries of the India Club.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Parliament_Building\"><\/span>Old Parliament Building&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-9\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From September 19, the ongoing special House session moved to the new Parliament building. The old Parliament will be turned into a museum.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Parliament_Building-2\"><\/span><strong>Old Parliament Building:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a <strong>164 pillared building<\/strong> designed by <strong>British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The building is <strong>surrounded by large gardens<\/strong> and the perimeter is <strong>fenced off by sandstone railings (jali)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The foundation stone was laid on February 12, 1921, by the Duke of Connaught.\u00a0<\/li><li>On <strong>January 18, 1927, Lord Irwin<\/strong>, the viceroy of India at the time, <strong>officially opened the building<\/strong>. At first, it served as the Imperial Legislative Council&#8217;s office.\u00a0<\/li><li>After India gained its independence, it <strong>served as the country&#8217;s Constituent Assembly<\/strong>. Later, after the Constitution had been signed and the country became a republic, it <strong>became the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha&#8217;s home in the Indian Parliament<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>When they needed inspiration, <strong>Viceroy Lord Hardinge directed Lutyens and Baker to tour the majority of northern and central India&#8217;s ancient and medieval monuments<\/strong>, including Mandu, Lahore, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Indore. As a result, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament, and other structures combine Indian and Western architectural styles.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Chamber of Princes in the Parliament Building was also used by the Federal Court of India before independence<\/strong>. Afterward, it served as the Supreme Court\u2019s location for over ten years before the court moved to its own building.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"286\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-405.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17482 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-405.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-405-585x278.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/286;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chausath_Yogini_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Chausath Yogini Temple:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The grand Chausath Yogini temple stands atop a hillock in <strong>Mitaoli, in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It was <strong>built around 1323 by King Devapala of the Kachchhapaghata dynasty<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Dedicated to the <strong>64 (chaseth in Hindi) yoginis<\/strong>, its architecture is different from the temples dedicated to one deity.\u00a0<\/li><li>The temple is <strong>circular having a diameter of 125 feet, with 64 chambers dedicated to the 64 yoginis, and a central shrine dedicated to Shiva<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>64 yoginis are believed to be powerful warriors and sorceresses<\/strong>. According to mythology, a demon, Raktabija, had a boon that made him almost impossible to kill \u2014 every time a drop of his blood fell on the floor, hundreds of offspring would be born off it. However, when Goddess Durga went to battle him, she unleashed an army of 64 yoginis who drank off his blood before it could touch the floor, and Raktabija was finally killed.\u00a0<\/li><li>While most Hindu temples have a shikhara, or projecting dome, the Mitaoli temple, like other <strong>Chausath Yogini temples, is hypaethral, which means it has no roof<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Parliament-like <strong>pillars are on the inside of the stone temple complex<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>central shrine has a slab with perforations, for excess rainwater to drain off<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>Temple is in a Seismic Zone 3 area<\/strong>. Since its construction in the 1300s, the temple has withstood many an earthquake with almost no visible damage.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>idols and carvings that would have once adorned the 64 chambers are all gone<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_the_Chausath_Yogini_temple_inspire_the_Parliament\"><\/span><strong>Did the Chausath Yogini temple inspire the Parliament?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Though <strong>there is no evidence Lutyens or Baker ever visited it<\/strong>. They might have seen photographs collected by the Archaeological Survey of India. So even though there is no proof of them emulating Indian monuments, it is not inconceivable that they might have done so.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reconstructing_an_ancient_%E2%80%98stitched_ship\"><\/span><strong>Reconstructing an ancient \u2018stitched ship\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag<\/strong>: GS Paper-1: Ancient Indian History.\u00a0<\/p><p>GS Paper-2: Government policies and interventions.\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"266\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-406.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17483 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 320\/266;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-10\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ministry of Culture has recently joined hands with the Indian Navy and Goa-based Hodi Innovations to reconstruct an ancient stitched ship<\/strong>, reminiscent of the ships that sailed the oceans on India\u2019s ancient maritime trade routes as many as 2,000 years ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_project\"><\/span><strong>About the project:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ministries_involved\"><\/span><strong>Ministries involved:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>While the Indian Navy is overseeing the ship\u2019s design and construction, the Ministry of Culture has fully funded the project.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The ministries of Shipping and External Affairs will be supporting in its execution stage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It was approved by the National Implementation Committee, chaired by the Home Minister.\u00a0<\/li><li>The stitching work will be undertaken by a team of traditional shipwrights led by Babu Sankaran.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stitching\"><\/span><strong>Stitching<\/strong>:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This age-old technique involves shaping the wooden planks using the traditional steaming method to conform to the shape of the hull.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Each plank will then be stitched to another using cords\/ ropes, sealed with a combination of coconut fiber, resin, and fish oil, akin to the ancient Indian shipbuilding practice.\u00a0<\/li><li>The ancient stitching technique almost became extinct after the Britishers came to India.\u00a0<\/li><li>The earliest known example of a sewn boat is the 40+ meters long funerary boat in Egypt; dating back to 2,500 BC.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sewn boat construction techniques were used in many parts of the world prior to the development of metal fasteners, and continued to be used for small boats to reduce construction costs where metal fasteners were too expensive.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Voyage\"><\/span><strong>The Voyage:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once the ship is ready, the voyage with a seam of Indian Navy crew from Odisha\u2019s Cuttack will be sent to Bali in Indonesia, in 2025, to coincide with Kartik Purnima.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This also fits in with the larger decolonization project undertaken, in the run-up to 2047, when independent India turns 100.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The navigation techniques used for the voyage will also be in consonance with old times, also aiming to show the sophistication India had achieved in this field at the time.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Mausam\"><\/span><strong>Project Mausam<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Officials say this initiative is in synergy with the Ministry of Culture\u2019s Project Mausam.\u00a0<\/li><li>Project Mausam is said to be India\u2019s answer to the Maritime Silk Road of China, and India plans to move for UNESCO to award transnational heritage status to Project Mausam, which was launched by India at the 38th World Heritage Session at Doha in June 2014.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"374\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-407.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17484 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 358px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 358\/374;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adi_Shankaracharya\"><\/span>Adi Shankaracharya&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-11\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister unveiled the 108-foot-tall \u2018Statue of Oneness\u2019 of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Adi_Shankara\"><\/span><strong>About Adi Shankara:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adi Shankara, also known as <strong>Shankaracharya, was born on May 11th, 788 AD<\/strong>, in Kaladi near Kochi, Kerala.\u00a0<\/li><li>He attained <strong>Samadhi (spiritual liberation) at the age of 33<\/strong> in Kedartirth.\u00a0<\/li><li>Adi Shankara was a devoted follower of Lord Shiva.\u00a0<\/li><li>He expounded the <strong>Doctrine of Advaita<\/strong>, which emphasizes the <strong>concept of Monism,<\/strong> and wrote numerous Sanskrit commentaries on important <strong>Vedic texts such as the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>He held philosophical <strong>disagreements with Buddhist philosophers.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Works\"><\/span><strong>Major Works:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some of his major works include the <strong>&#8220;Brahmasutrabhasya,&#8221; <\/strong>a commentary on the <strong>Brahma Sutra.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>He also composed the <strong>&#8220;Bhajagovinda Stotra,&#8221; &#8220;Nirvana Shatakam,&#8221; <\/strong>and several <strong>Prakaran Granths (philosophical treatises).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Contributions\"><\/span><strong>Other Contributions:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adi Shankara played a <strong>pivotal role in revitalizing Hinduism <\/strong>in India, especially during a time when Buddhism was gaining prominence.&nbsp;<\/li><li>He established four Mathas (monastic institutions) in different corners of India, namely <strong>Shingeri, Puri, Dwaraka, and Badrinath, with the aim<\/strong> of propagating Sanathana Dharma (eternal religion).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advaita_Vedanta\"><\/span><strong>Advaita Vedanta:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Advaita Vedanta represents a <strong>philosophical stance characterized by radical nondualism<\/strong>, drawing its inspiration from ancient Upanishadic texts.\u00a0<\/li><li>According to <strong>Advaita Vedantins, the Upanishads<\/strong> unveil the fundamental concept of nonduality known as &#8216;brahman,&#8217; which is the ultimate reality underlying all existence.\u00a0<\/li><li>Advaitins view <strong>Brahman as transcending individuality and the apparent diversity of the empirical world.<\/strong> They assert that the core essence of one&#8217;s self (atman) is identical to Brahman.\u00a0<\/li><li>At the heart of Advaita Vedanta is the notion that atman is pure, non-intentional consciousness.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"545\" height=\"301\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-408.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17485 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 545px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 545\/301;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is described as singular, <strong>non-dual, infinite, and in complete unity with Brahman, lacking any separation or distinction.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mewar_school_of_painting\"><\/span>Mewar school of painting&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-12\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shining the spotlight on the Mewar school of painting\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mewar painting, a prominent school within the <strong>realm of Indian miniature painting during the 17th and 18th centuries,<\/strong> belongs to the <strong>Rajasthani style and originated in the Hindu principality of Mewar,<\/strong> located in the state of Rajasthan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_characteristics_of_this_school_of_painting_include\"><\/span><strong>Key characteristics of this school of painting include:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Vibrant and Simple Colors Palette: <\/strong>The works of the Mewar painting school are known for their use of simple yet vivid colors, which contribute to their direct emotional appeal.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Historical Origin:<\/strong> The earliest known example of Mewar painting dates back to 1605 CE when a series of Ragamala paintings was created in Chawand, a small town near Udaipur. These paintings were attributed to the artist Misardi and served as a significant starting point for the school.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Notable Collections:<\/strong> Many of the paintings from this series can be found in the collection of Shri Gopi Krishna Kanoria, highlighting their historical and artistic significance.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Expressive and Dynamic Style:<\/strong> The Mewar painting style is recognized for its expressive and dynamic artistic approach, which continued with some variations until around 1680 in the region.<\/li><li><strong>Mughal Influence: <\/strong>After 1680, Mughal artistic influence became more evident in Mewar&#8217;s paintings, leading to a blending of styles and themes.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Shift towards Portraiture and Ruler&#8217;s Life:<\/strong> Over time, a growing number of Mewar paintings began to focus on portraiture and depictions of the ruler&#8217;s life, reflecting the changing interests and preferences of the period. However, religious themes remained popular throughout its development.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"318\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-409.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17486 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 578px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 578\/318;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"339\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-410.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17487 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-410.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-410-585x329.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/339;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_First_Lighthouse_Festival\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s First Lighthouse Festival<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-13\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s First Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India\u2019s First Lighthouse Festival is set to occur with the objective of converting historic lighthouses into attractive tourist destinations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It is a component of the <strong>&#8216;Lighthouse Heritage Tourism&#8217;<\/strong> campaign, which strives to <strong>rejuvenate 75 historic lighthouses<\/strong> throughout India and present them as alluring tourist attractions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>These l<strong>ighthouses are captivating tourist sites, highlighting their cultural importance and economic opportunities.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Monthly_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_September_2023\"><\/span>FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; September 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_monthly_current_affairs\"><\/span><strong>Q1:<\/strong> What are monthly current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs refer to the latest and most significant events, developments, and news stories that have occurred within a particular month. These events encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, culture, and more. They are a reflection of the dynamic nature of our world and provide a snapshot of what&#8217;s happening globally or within a specific region during a given month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_are_monthly_current_affairs_important\"><\/span><strong>Q2:<\/strong> Why are monthly current affairs important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs are important for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Informed Citizenship:<\/strong> Staying updated with monthly current affairs is crucial for informed citizenship. It empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions, including voting in elections, advocating for causes, and engaging in meaningful discussions about societal issues.<\/li><li><strong>Professional Relevance:<\/strong> Professionals, such as journalists, policymakers, and business leaders, need to be aware of current affairs to make strategic decisions, create informed content, and respond to changes in their respective fields.<\/li><li><strong>Academic and Competitive Exams:<\/strong> Many academic institutions and competitive exams assess students&#8217; knowledge of current affairs, making it essential for academic and career success.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Awareness:<\/strong> Understanding current events helps individuals appreciate and understand different cultures, societies, and global interconnections.<\/li><li><strong>Safety and Preparedness:<\/strong> Some current affairs, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies, can directly impact personal safety and require timely awareness and preparedness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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