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Temples in News: 1. Lepakshi Temple Complex : - Location : Anantapur district of Andra Pradesh. Built during the era of Vijayanagara Empire in 1530 AD. - Famous for its three shrines, which are dedicated to : Lord Vishnu Lord Shiva Lord Veerabhadra. - Significance in Ramayana : Tribute...

Temples in News: 1. Lepakshi Temple Complex : - Location : Anantapur district of Andra Pradesh. Built during the era of Vijayanagara Empire in 1530 AD. - Famous for its three shrines, which are dedicated to : Lord Vishnu Lord Shiva Lord Veerabhadra. - Significance in Ramayana : Tribute to Jatayu, the mythical bird who fought Ravan. - Architecture : Vijayanagar architectural style(DRAVIDIAN) Hanging pillars and cave chambers. - Built on : Tortoise shaped Granite rock, also known as Kurma Saila. - Prominent Features : Large Nandi (bull), mount of Shiva, carved from a single block of stone - of the largest of its type in the world. Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi Largest Monolithic Nandi in India Largest Monolithic Nagalinga in India Durga Padam SOURCE : THE HINDU  2. GURUVAYUR TEMPLE : - Location : Guruvayur at Thrissur District of Kerala. - Dedicated to : Guruvayurappan, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Completed : Around 14th century. -Features : Lord Krishna, or Guruvayoorappan, is the chief deity of this temple. Kerala architectural style. - Dipiction : Standing posture with four hands holding Shankh, Sudarshana Chakra, Lotus and Mace. It is carved out of a stone named Patala Anjana. - Major festivals : 10-day celebration in Kumbham. Krishna Janmashtami in Chingam. Guruvayur Ekadasi in Vrischikam. Vishu in Medam. Source : The Hindu  3. ADI KAILASH : - Location : Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. - Range : Kumaon Himalayan mountain range. - Other names : Shiva Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash, or Jonglingkong Peak. - River : Route along the Sharda River. One of the five Kailash mountains and is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva. Considered sacred and hence a popular pilgrimage of Shiva devotees. Refer/ Source : The Hindu  4. BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi : - BAPS stands for Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha - Location : First Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. -Formation : The organization was founded in 1907 by Shastriji Maharaj - Architecture and features: Traditional stone Hindu temple with seven shikhara Built in Nagara style. Two central domes symbolize human coexistence. ‘Pillar of pillars’ with 1,400 small pillars carved Hand-carved by Indian artisans and is considered the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East. Source : LiveMint  5. Srikalahasteeswara temple : - Location : Srikalahasti, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. - Deity Worshiped : Shiva as Kalahasteeswara, representing Vayu, the aspect of wind. - Construction : Dravidian Architecture. Inner temple: Built around the 5th century. Outer temple : 11th century by Rajendra Chola I and other Chola emperors also Vijayanagara kings esp. Krishnadevaraya. - Significance : Traditionally believed Kannappa about to offer his eyes, Shiva intervened, granting him moksha. Source - The Hindu  Handicrafts Type Region Historical Background Features Jamdani (Muslin) Venkatagiri, Ancient origin, flourished Persian patterns, Tanda, Varanasi during Mughal era mix of cotton and gold thread Block Printing Gujarat, Evolved from pen designs to Uses 'Buntas' for Rajasthan wooden blocks in medieval printing, times chemical and vegetable dyes Resist Dyeing Rajasthan Ancient dyeing technique to Uses wax/paste, (Bandhani), create patterns tie-dye and batik Gujarat varieties (Bandhej), Tamil Nadu (Chungidi) Ikat Andhra Pradesh, Derived from Malay Resist dyeing on Gujarat 'Mengikat', means 'to tie' warp/weft, Pochampally and Patan Patola Kota (Masuria Kota Originated from Mysore, Translucent Malmal) evolved in Kota muslins, square check patterns Chanderi Madhya Pradesh Known for its cotton and silk Glossy mix transparency, lightweight, woven borders Gadwal Andhra Pradesh Known for contrasting pallu Cotton and silk and borders mix, distinct patterns Brocade Varanasi Flourished in Varanasi, Intricate gold and known for Mughal inspired silver thread designs work Maheshwari Madhya Pradesh Known for reversible Silk and cotton borders (Bugdi) mix, soft fabric Paithani Maharashtra Integral to Maharashtrian Fine silk, gold culture since Satavahana brocade, peacock era designs Ilkal Karnataka Known for Topitenu Kasuti technique embroidery, cotton and silk warp Baluchari West Bengal Features mythological Silk thread use, scenes on pallus mythological motifs Kancheevaram Tamil Nadu Known for high-quality silk Contrast borders, and durability gold work, thick silk base Kalamkari Andhra Pradesh Pen craft, hand block Natural dyes, printing and painting Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam styles Dhurries Rajasthan, Uttar Flat-woven rugs, low Portable, various Pradesh, Madhya maintenance regional styles Pradesh Applique Work Odisha, Gujarat Fabric decoration with Varied materials added pieces (cloth, glass, wood) Phulkari Punjab Means 'flowers on cloth', Embroidered from Punjab shawls and scarves, geometric patterns Sujuni and Rural and urban Stitched work, ties to Chain stitched Khatwa India women's rights lines, applique fabric Chikankari Lucknow, Uttar Introduced by Nur Jehan, Block-print Pradesh Mughal influence pattern embroidery, lace effects Kantha West Bengal Embroidery work from West Utilizes old Bengal fabrics, simple running stitches