The National Library has an invaluable collection of books in the English language, because of the systematic development by Calcutta Public Library and the Imperial Library. One of the aims of the National Library is to collect all the books published on India, anywhere in the world and in any language. At the same time it collects reading materials on other subjects in different languages...
Heritage
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Information on English & Foreign Languages of National Library
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Scheme for Development of the Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
Information about Scheme for Development of the Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas by Ministry of Culture is given. Users can get details related to the scheme, its objectives, criteria for grant, purpose of assistance, procedure of application, condition for release of grants, mode of payment, outcome of scheme, etc. Downloadable forms, date of extension and format for documents is also...
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Form for financial assistance for development of Buddhist or Tibetan Culture and Art scheme
Users can download the form for scheme of financial assistance for the development of Buddhist/Tibetan Culture and Art. Applicants need to mention details about the act under which their organisation is registered and the date of establishment along with details about the items or activities for which they require financial assistance.
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Application forms for financial assistance for setting up, promotion and strengthening of museums
The Ministry of Culture has provided forms for the Scheme for financial assistance for setting up promotion and strengthening of regional and local museums. Users can go through the details of the scheme and download forms.
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Scheme for providing Grant in aid to Voluntary Organizations, Societies,Trusts for development and maintenance of National Memorials
User can get the information and forms of Scheme for providing Grant –in –aid to Voluntary Organizations/ Societies/Trusts for development and maintenance of National Memorials Under the Ministry of Culture
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Website of Shri Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is called as a Dev Bhoomi ie land of Gods. It has a number of temples dating back to thousands of years. The most famous among them are the temples located in the four locations of Badarinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri & Yamunotri, which are collectively referred as Char Dham. Pilgrims from all over India and abroad visit the shrines as Char Dham Yatra. The Char Dham yatra hold great...
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Information on Indo-French Cultural Centre and Museum Kolkata
Detailed information about the Indo-French Cultural Centre and Museum in Chandernagore, Kolkata is provided. Users can find information related to the Centre's history, organisation, committee, French language study, higher education in French etc. Information pertaining to the visits etc. is also given. The picture gallery of museum is also provided.
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Sikkim Archives by State Government
Sikkim Archives is a unique platform where users can get information related to history of state through vintage collection of photos, videos and documents. The Archives Hub is an effective way to discover unique and often little-known facts related to Sikkim. You can view photo gallery of vintage pictures, read old documents, old laws, and watch interesting old videos. Detailed information...
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Information on modern architecture in India
Get information about modern architecture in India by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Information about modern structures like Chaitya Hall of Bhaja in Maharashtra, North and South Block of Delhi, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Counnaught Place, Delhi Supreme Court, etc. is available. Get details about government departments like Central...
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Information on medieval schools of sculpture
Find information about medieval schools of sculpture by Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Information related to Descent of the Ganga of Mahabalipuram, Ravana shaking Mount Kailash of Kailash temple, Trimurti of Elephanta Caves, Nataraja of Brihadeshvara Temple, Nayika of Lingaraja Temple, etc. is given. Relevant historical details have...
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Information on cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh
Get information about cultural heritage of Uttar Pradesh. Users can get details regarding various cultural developments in different time periods such as Vedic Period, Post-Vedic Period, Age of Budda, etc.
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Information on performing arts of India
Get information about the performing arts of India provided by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture. Find detailed information on the history of performing arts in the country. Information about Indian dances like Ghoomer, Dandiya Raas, Giddha, Garba, Jatra, etc. is given.
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Information on heritage tourism in Mahabubabad district of Telangana
Historic Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple is in the Kuravi mandal of the Mahabubabad district in Telangana State, India. Kuravi is unique for its culture. Lord Veera Bhadra Swami and Bhadrakali temple is famous in temple. So many Tribel and non-tribel people comes to temple to get blessings of the god.
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Information on heritage tourism in Kamareddy district of Telangana
There are several religious and heritage sites in and around Kamareddy, dating back to time immemorial. Domakonda Fort is located in Domakonda village of Kamareddy district, Telangana.
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Information on heritage tourism in Hyderabad district of Telangana
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Hyderabad district of Telangana. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.