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21st Sep Current Affairs News Analysis | Prelims & Mains 2020
Today's Must Read Articles :Kakatiya rulers
HEADLINES:
An ancient temple’s transition over years of neglect
WHY IN NEWS:
Kakati Devi temple built by Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva in Dharanikota converted into an abode of local Goddess ‘Balusulamma’
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 1 :History
ISSUE:
The original Kakatiya shrine at Dharanikota in Telangana.
- A temple constructed by emperor Ganapati Deva, a mighty ruler of Kakatiya dynasty in Dharanikota near Amaravathi.
- It has been converted into an abode of local goddess Balusulamma (Goddess Durga).
- Unfortunately, neither the shrines sanctified by her ardent royal devotees nor her venerated images have so far been brought to light.
KAKATIYA DYNASTY
- The 12th and the 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiyas.
- They were at first the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas ruling over a small territory near Warangal.
- The dynasty saw powerful leaders like Ganapathi Deva and Rudramadevi.
- It was under his rule that the Kakatiyas declared sovereignty. He ruled the kingdom till 1195 A.D.
- It was under the rule of Prataparudra I that usage of Telugu language in inscriptions began.
- Before the establishment of Orugallu/Warangal as the capital, Hanamakonda was the first capital of the Kakatiyas.
- The ruler of the Kakatiya Dynasty and made note of her administrative style; admiring her extensively.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- The iconic Kakatiya Thoranam was built by Rudramadevi’s father in the 12th Century.
- The scenic Pakhal lake in Warangal was built by Ganapathi Deva.
- The 1000 pillar temple in Warangal was built during the Kakatiya Rule and is another example to the exquisite Kakatiya Architecture.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | 21st Sep Current Affairs News Analysis
Chendamangalam Saree
HEADLINES:
Care 4 Chendamangalam
WHY IN NEWS:
Chendamangalam works with weavers in Kerala, brings the eponymous GI-tagged sari for a fund-raiser exhibition to Bengaluru.
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 1 : GI Tags
ISSUE:
CHENDAMANGALAM COTTON SAREE
- The town was part of the ancient port complex of Muziris and known for its fine cotton spun here by the Devanga Chettiars.
- The GI-tagged Chendamangalam saree is recognisable by its puliyilakara border, a thin black line that runs abreast with the sari’s selvedge.
IASbhai WINDUP:
- It is widely believed that weaving in Chedamangalam was introduced by the Paliam family.
- They are locally called as the Paliath Achans.
- The family was hereditary to the prime minister post to the Maharaja of Cochin, having been associated with Chendamangalam from the 16th century onwards.
SOURCES: THE HINDU | 21st Sep Current Affairs News Analysis
Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB)
HEADLINES:
Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
WHY IN NEWS:
Election Commission of India has completed one year of Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
SYLLABUS COVERED: GS 3 : Miscellaneous
ISSUE:
A-WEB
- A-WEB was established on October 14, 2013 in Song-do, South Korea.
- Permanent secretariat is located at Seoul.
IASbhai WINDUP:
The organisation has 115 EMBs as Members & 16 Regional Associations/Organisations as Associate Members.
SOURCES: PIB |21st Sep Current Affairs News Analysis
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