|
||||||
|
NEWSLETTER_95 NOV_29 |
||||||
|
||||||
Retracing Indian Roots
Every state in India, big or small, has more history, art, culture & heritage, than any single nation of Europe or America.
There's a surreal indescribable pride to be born in one of the oldest cradles of civilization.
Amidst the glass and concrete buildings of the modern world, we are slowly overlooking the Architecture of our golden bygone era. The Architecture and technology so unrealistically marvelous and ahead of it's time, that the West was compelled to label it as the work of Aliens!. But with the same Pride, comes Responsibility. The responsibility of Respecting, Conserving and Preserving our Heritage. Every year we observe 'World Heritage week' aimed to increase awareness among people about their culture and traditions. It is crucial to adapt & innovate according to the changing times, but it's equally paramount to stay true to your roots and learn from your ancestral knowledge of thousands of years. An initiative by
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
Source: Indiatouris UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA
One of the first World Heritage sites in India, Ajanta Caves dates back to the 2nd century BCE and consists of 31 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments.
Considered beautiful masterpieces by many civilizations, these caves are a representation of life in India during two different time periods.
|
||||||
Source: Outlookindia
Ahmedabad: India's First Heritage CityTHE INTRICATE STONE LATTICE WORK JAALI AT THE SIDI SAIYYED MOSQUE
Yet it is the Pol that has been one of the key reasons that earned Ahmedabad a much prized Unesco honour. On July 8, 2017,
Ahmedabad ( or Ahmadabad as Unesco spelled it) was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, the first Indian city to be thus honoured.
|
||||||
Source: Artsandculture 6 ICONIC INDIAN STONE MONUMENTS
This ancient village is home to many religious, civil, and military ruins from the Vijayanagara Empire. Although you can no longer try this yourself,
the solid stone pillars built at the Vitthala Temple produce different musical sounds when they are tapped.
|
||||||
Source:Britannical
WORLD HERITAGE SITE
World Heritage site, any of various areas or objects inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.
The sites are designated as having "outstanding universal value" under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. This doucment was adapted by UNESCO in 1972 and formally
took effect in 1975 after having been ratified by 20 countries.
|
||||||
Source: Nextias INDIA'S NOMINATION FOR WORLD HERITAGE LIST FOR 2022-2023
All three Hoysala temples are protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India. Earlier, the UNESCO's World Heritage Centre (WHC) had
agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the WHC website.
|
||||||
DID YOU FIND OUR NEWSLETTER INFORMATIVE?
|
||||||
Source: Outlookindia
TOGETHER WITH
|
||||||
TOGETHER WITH
|
Website 
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Source: Businessinsider
Design Through Technology |
HELPING TAKE CULTURE AND HERITAGE TO THE NEXT GENERATION
There is widespread concern among Indian parents today about the risk that our children might lose their rootedness to our culture. With busy lifestyles, parents are
finding it hard to devote the time to impart these cultural values themselves. This gap is often filled by audio-visual content on various electronic devices.
Source: Ustav
UTSAV INDIA, THE LAND OF FESTIVAL
Come and experience our incredible festivals. Indian fairs and festivals are the major attraction and best way to explore India. India is a land of festivals and fairs. In India, every region, every season and every religion
has plenty to celebrate.
Source: Indianexpress
Product of the Day |
THE HISTORY AND HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF THE ASI
In Bureaucratic Archaeology, an ethnographic study of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), author Ashish Avikunthak shows how the work of
archaeologists, which was originally supposed to be scholarly, has degenerated into a performance of official duty instead of promoting any professional and creative act of intellectual inquiry, this routine
"normalises" the work into mere occupation.
Source: Roadaffair
100 MOST BEAUTIFUL UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
Below are some of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world. There are currently over 1,000 sites listed with UNESCO, so narrowing this list down to only 100 was quite the task.
If we missed one of your favorite UNESCO sites, please let us know in the comments.
Source: Artsandculture
HAMPI - POETRY IN STONE
A small village on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River, Hampi is in the
Bellary District of Karnataka. A well- known centre of pilgrimage, it has been linked by some to the Epics. As the seat of the Vijayanagara empire, Hampi was famed for its wealth, and for the promotion of religion and culture. In 1986, the Hampi ruins were accorded World Heritage Status.
"You don't stumble upon your Heritage. It's there, just waiting to be explored and shared."
Robbie Robertson
Quote of the Day |
Art |
Independent Music Playlist |
Source: Indiatouris
OTT Best Watch |
Ellora Caves Documentary 2019 The Mind-Boggling Rock Cut Temples of India
One of the first World Heritage sites in India, Ajanta Caves dates back to the 2nd century BCE and consists of 31 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments.
Considers beautiful masterpieces by many civilizations, these caves are a representation of life in India during two different time periods.
Featured Collection |
With BLENDIN you will be able to go through 500+ Websites and Mind- B(L)ending News with just a few scrolls.
All the more interesting feature of the app is that you can decide what will become Trending.
The app is updated every few minutes with fresh and global design news, what more would you need to stay updated.
BLENDIN is an easy-to-use daily feed on your Mobile app encouraging people to stay updated about current Architecture, Art & Design Affairs as well as ever-growing Design Styles all over the world.
It is a powerful amalgamation of Product Design News, Art News, Architecture, and Interior Design as well as everything trending in the Design Biz.
JOIN THE TRIBE
SCAN THE CODE
Copyright © 2022 designecho, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website.
Our mailing address is:
designecho
One World West, Bopal-Ambli Road
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380058
India
Add us to your address book
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences
or unsubscribe from this list.
