World Heritage Sites of India

World Heritage Sites of India - Part 1

World Heritage Sites of India

As we have read in previous articles, UNESCO works closely with that nation to preserve the world's culture and cultural sites by providing them protection and also provides them with the necessary technical and financial help if needed. are, so that our cultural heritage is protected.

Sun Temple or Black Pagoda , Konark , Odisha

Under the World Heritage Sites of India, we will know those sites which have been protected by UNESCO in India. So far, a total of 38 sites of India have been included in the list of World Heritage Sites, out of which 30 cultural sites, 7 natural site areas and 1 are located in the mixed list. Along with this, 13 cultures, traditions and arts of India have been given a place in the list of intangible cultural heritage.

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List Of Heritage Sites -

1. Ajanta Caves , Aurangabad , Maharashtra

Declared : In 1983
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : 2nd century BC to 6th century BC
Constructor : Maurya, Vakataka and Gupta kings
Building Material : Natural rock
Construction Style : Kural and Sigiriya (Sri Lankan) painting style
Imagery : Buddhism
Main Theme of Picture Style : Jataka Stories Of Buddhism
Total Number of Caves : 31

Ajanta - Ellora Caves

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2. Ellora Caves , Aurangabad , Maharashtra

Declared : In 1983
Category : Cultural Site
Construction period : From 6th century to 13th century
Constructed by : Followers of different religions
Construction Material : Natural Rock and Rock Pantygus Color
Construction Style : Mural painting style and Indian painting style
Pictoriality : Buddhism, Hindu (Brahmin) and Jainism
Main Theme of Picture Style : Predominance of Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism
Total Number of Monasteries and Temples : 34

3. Taj Mahal , Agra , U.P.

Declared : In 1983
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : 1631 – 1648 AD (It took 17 years to build)
Constructed By : Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Architect : Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Construction Material : White and gray marble
Construction Style : Indo-Islamic and Iranian Architecture
In Memory : Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal
Location : Located on the right bank of Yamuna river in Agra
Characteristic : Octagonal with four minarets at the four corners of the mausoleum Itarat and decoration with precious stones on it (Chitradura style) And special decoration of flowers in Arabic style.

Taj Mahal

4. Agra Fort , Agra , U.P.

Declared : In 1983
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : 1565 – 1573 AD (It took 8 years to build)
Constructed By : Mughal Emperor Akbar
Building Material : Red Sandstone
Construction Style : Mughal Art
Location : Situated on the right bank of Yamuna river at a distance of 2.5 km from Taj Mahal.
Specialty : Made of red sandstone and red brick. Many palaces inside it. There are mosques and minarets, in which Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam, Nagina Masjid and made of white marble Moti Masjid is prominent.

Agra Fort

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5. Sun Temple or Black Pagoda , Konark , Odisha

Declared : In 1984
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : In the 13th century
Constructed By : King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty
Building Material : Natural rock
Construction Style : Nagara style
Style Primacy : Basis of Hindu Religious Beliefs
Location : In the delta region of Mahanadi in Puri district of Odisha, Bengal .

Located on the east coast of the Gulf.

Specialty : Its main feature is a structure of a chariot with seven horses and 24 wheels, reflecting Lord Surya. The entire temple is decorated with stone sculptures.

6. Monuments of Mahabalipuram , Tamil Nadu

Declared : In 1984
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : 7th century to 8th century
Constructed By : Pallava kings
Construction Material : Natural rock and rock painting color
Construction Style : Dravina architecture or temple building art (Rajasingh style)
Genre Dominance : Stories based on Hindu religious beliefs
Location : On the Coromandel Coast, 58 km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu
Specialty : There are about 40 monuments in this monument group, in which the chariot temple (Ratha Mandap), Arjuna's repentance (Bhagirathi's repentance) and other temples and statues are prominent.

Monuments of Mahabalipuram

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7. Churches and Convents of Goa , Goa

Declared : In 1986
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : 16th – 17th century
Constructed By : Portuguese
Construction Material : By stone, sand, brick and cement
Construction Style : Portuguese Architecture
Style Predominance : On the basis of Christian and Parsi religious beliefs
Location : Located in the old capital of Goa (Velha Goa)
Specialty : There were 60 churches here, of which only a few are left. It houses the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier and many other Catholic sites. That is why this place was called 'Rome of the East'.

8. Khajuraho – Group of Monuments , Madhya Pradesh

Declared : In 1986
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : In the 10th century
Constructed By : Rulers of Chandela dynasty
Construction Material : Natural and polished pink sandstone
Construction Style : Nagar style and Panchayat style
Style Predominance : On the basis of Hindu religious beliefs
Specialty : There were about 85 temples here, out of which only 22 are left now. Among these, Kandariya Mahadev of Khajuraho is a special attraction. Apart from this, Chausath Yogini, Vishnu temple etc. are prominent.

Khajuraho

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9. Fatehpur Sikri , U. P.

Declared : In 1986
Category : Cultural Site
Construction period : In the 16th century
Constructed By : Mughal Emperor Akbar
Construction Material : Red sandstone and multicolored marble
Construction Style : Mughal architecture and painting style
Style Predominance : Glimpses of Mughal Civilization and Culture
Specialty : It's construction was completed under the supervision of Akbar himself.

The literal meaning of Fatehpur is - City of Victory.
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Major Monuments : Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panchmahal, Salim Chishti's Tomb etc. are prominent among the major monuments here.

Fatehpur sikri

10. Hampi – Group of Monuments , Bellary , Karnataka

Declared : In 1986
Category : Cultural Site
Construction Period : In 16th – 17th century
Constructed By : Rulers of Vijay Nagar
Construction Material : Natural and polished stone
Construction Style : Dravidian Architecture
Style Predominance : Palaces and Temples based on Hindu belief
Location : On the banks of the Tungabhadra river at a place called Hampi in Bellary district
Specialty : Most of the monuments here were destroyed by the enemies, only a few are left, in which Virupaksha Temple and Vithala Temple and Lotus Mahal are prominent.

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