Current Affairs - Art and Culture

Yakshagana, an elaborate dance-drama of South India, is most strongly associated with the state of Karnataka. The art form features elaborate costumes, makeup, and masks, with traditional performances held in the open air by all-male troupes sponsored by Hindu temples.

Lanjia Saura paintings and Dongaria Kondh shawls from Odisha recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, signifying their unique cultural and artistic significance in the state.

West Bengal achieved Geographical Indication (GI) tags for various products, including Sundarban honey, Black Nunia rice, and Tangail, Gorod, and Kadiyal sarees, in the National GI Drive Mission.

The 10th-century inscription, written in Kannada and Sanskrit, was discovered in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern Goa, providing valuable insights into the region's history during the Kadamba period.

The National Street Food Festival 2023 concluded at JLN Stadium in New Delhi, marking the first-ever zero-waste street food festival in India. The festival aimed to showcase street foods from across the country and was successfully hosted by the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI).