Tag: Unesco World Heritage

ASI Probes 'Risks' To UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho Temples

The Jain Temples are described as ‘live monuments' with top religious leaders and commoners congregating or praying and celebrating festivals there.

Sunday, 20 February 2022

Ramappa Temple Inscribed As UNESCO World Heritage Site, PM Modi Elated

UNESCO described the Temple in a statement: "Construction of the sandstone temple began in 1213 CE and is believed to have continued over some 40 years.

Sunday, 25 July 2021

Jaipur conferred Unesco Heritage Site status

New Delhi: The historic walled city of Jaipur, the capital of India’s Rajasthan, received the status of a Unesco World Heritage Site on Saturday. The decision was taken at the 43rd session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan from June 20 to July 10. In addition to Jaipur, […]

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Iconic Tourist Sites: Odisha’s Puri and Konark cannot be overlooked, says Union Minister

Bhubaneswar/ New Delhi: Odisha’s Puri Jagannath Temple and Konark Sun Temple will get ‘iconic heritage’ tag and as they assume historical importance, nobody can overlook them, said Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of State Tourism Ministers’ Conference held in New Delhi on Tuesday, Patel said, “Puri and Konark […]