Mysore/Mysuru: Renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath highlighted that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has utilised advanced technology to conduct a rigorous scientific survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque adjoining the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Speaking at a panel discussion along with Prof. G L. Shekar on ‘Ancient history and contemporary…
Senior citizens unfamiliar with technology and those without smartphones leave without seeing monuments By A. Ganesh Mysore/Mysuru: The recently introduced digital ticketing system at various monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has become a source of inconvenience for visitors who may not own smartphones or lack familiarity with technology. Originally implemented during…
Mysore/Mysuru: Following an order from the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court in August last year to shift nearly 28,000 estampages of Tamil inscriptions that are preserved in the Directorate of Epigraphy wing of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Hebbal in the city, the process of shifting has begun. The ASI, in a…
Mysore/Mysuru: Epigraphists of the Epigraphy Branch of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) staged a silent stir in front of their office at Sankranthi Circle in Hebbal here this afternoon to register their protest against the restructuring of the ASI. A similar protest is being staged across the country today on this issue. The staff members…
Meet the Mysurean behind conservation of priceless Murals & heritage monuments By Shyam Sundar Vattam Painting has been one of the means of expression from time immemorial. India, with a history of over 5,000 years, has been known for having murals of hundreds of years old. Restoring them is a biggest challenge. S. Subbaraman, retired…
Bengaluru: In a significant judgement regarding restoration work of monuments at Madikeri in Kodagu district, the Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take up permanent restoration work of the ancient Fort, Palace premises and tombs (Gadduge) of Kodagu Kings at Madikeri town, the district headquarters of Kodagu, while…
Bengaluru: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Bengaluru Circle, will celebrate World Heritage Week from Nov. 19 to 25 with a slew of programmes during the period. The events are as follows: There will be a photo ex-hibition on world heritage monuments, sites and heritage of Karnataka at Dariya Daulat Bagh in Srirangapatna from tomorrow. …
Mysuru: Selfie-crazy tourists visiting Archaeological Museums at Hampi, Vijayapura, Badami, Aihole, Srirangapatna and Halebeedu, will have to keep their selfie-sticks and mobile phones in their bags only from now on, as selfies have been banned here. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has banned selfies at 46 museums curated by the Department, which includes even…
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