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The hill region surrounding Kalinjar Fort has been officially declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India, recognising its geological and historical significance.

India and Indonesia have partnered for the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, highlighting shared cultural heritage and strengthening bilateral ties.

The South Central Railway has announced the operation of the Amrut Bharat Express connecting Assam with the Telugu-speaking states to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the sacred Kamakhya Temple.

Recently, Moscow celebrated Lunar New Year with great enthusiasm.

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) in the central courtyard of Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the bust of Edwin Lutyens.

The Union Civil Aviation Minister recently stated that the Centre is preparing plans to further develop tourist destinations around prominent temples in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD scheme.

The architecture of the Prime Minister's new office complex, 'Seva Teertha', is designed in the Indian architectural tradition, inspired by the features of the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple.

Earlier this month, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA) announced it will return three historic bronze sculptures to the Government of India, acknowledging they were illegally removed from temple settings.

The Hakki-Pikki tribe is an important tribal community of Karnataka, known for its distinct culture, language, and traditional lifestyle, which sets it apart from other tribes.

India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO for the inclusion of Meghalaya's famous Living Root Bridges on the World Heritage List.