Total unesco sites in india 2022

India’s 2022 World Heritage Sites India is home to 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The most recent additions to the list under “Cultural” are Dholavira and Ramappa Temple. Telangana’s “Ramappa Temple” and Gujarat’s “Dholavira,” which will be added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 2021. This choice was made during the 44th meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which took place in China. There are now 40 World Heritage Sites in total as opposed to 38 in 2021. What is UNESCO World Heritage Site? A location is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site by the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The Convention regarding the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, accepted by UNESCO, serves as an illustration of this. List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 1. Human creative genius. 2. Interchange of values. 3. Testimony to cultural tradition. 4. Significance in human history. 5. Traditional human settlement. 6. Heritage associated with events of universal significance. 7. Natural phenomena or beauty. 8. Major stages of Earth’s history. 9. Significant ecological and biological processes. 10. The significant natural habitat for biodiversity. List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: S.No Name of Sites Year Location 1 Ajanta Caves 1983 Maharashtra 2 Ellora Caves 1983 Maharashtra 3 Agra Fort 1983 Agra 4 Taj Mahal 1983 Agra 5 Sun Temple 1984 Orissa 6 Mahabalipuram Monuments 1984 Tamil Nadu 7 Kaziranga National Park 1...

For Prelims: World Heritage site, Hoysala architecture, Nagara & Dravidian architecture. For Mains: Indian Heritage & Culture. Why in News? Recently, the Union Ministry of Culture has nominated Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples for consideration as a World Heritage site for the year 2022-2023. • The sacred ensembles of the Hoysalas, built in the 12 th-13 th centuries and represented by the three components of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka. All these three Hoysala temples are protected monuments of the • The 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' have been on UNESCO's Tentative list since 15 th April, 2014 and stand testimony to the rich historical and cultural heritage of India. • Earlier, the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre (WHC) had agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's UNESCO World Heritage Siteson the WHC website. What are the Features of Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura temples ? • Chennakeshava Temple, Belur: • Construction of the temple commenced in 1117 AD and took 103 years to complete. • The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu known as Chennakesava, which means beautiful (chenna) Vishnu (Keshava). • The richly sculptured exterior of the temple narrates scenes from the life of Vishnu and his reincarnations and the epics, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. • However, some of the representations of Shiva are also included. • Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebidu: • The Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebidu is the most exemplary architectural ensemble of the Hoy...

• Most Important Protected Areas IMP • HOT TOPICS 2021 Hot • National Parks In India Statewise Maps • Biosphere Reserves In India Maps • Rivers In India Maps • Mountains in India Map • International Organisation Imp • Important Locations on Map • Indian Organisations Imp • Military Exercises of India • Important Schemes Imp • Art and Culture Table of Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UNESCO World Heritage Site UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places around the world that have been designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as having special cultural or physical significance. These sites could be natural features, such as national parks or forests, or they could be man-made structures or landmarks, such as ancient ruins or historic buildings. The purpose of the World Heritage Site program is to recognize and protect these places, which are considered to be of great value to all of humanity. As of August 2022, a total of 1,154 World Heritage Sites (897 cultural, 218 natural, and 39 mixed properties) exist across 167 countries.. A total of 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are found in India. In this article, we will have a look at all of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Starting with 32 Cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, then the 7 Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and at last Mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site. Types of UNESCO World Heritag...