Top Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356727","data":"World Heritage Day also referred to as International Day of Monuments and Sites is observed every year around the world on 18 April<\/b> to spread awareness about the importance of Heritage, and also to promote ways to protect and preserve it. <\/p> <\/p>\nWorld Heritage Day is promoted by International Council for Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), which comes up with a new theme for every year. <\/p>This year\u2019s theme for World Heritage Day is 'Heritage and Climate'<\/i><\/b>.\n <\/p> <\/p>On the occasion of World Heritage day, Let us look into some of the top Heritage sites recognised by UNESCO<\/b>. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356728","data":"Taj Mahal <\/u><\/b><\/p>One of the Seven Wonders of the World, White Marble Mughal Architecture, the Taj Mahal was built by emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife, Mumtaj Mahal.\n <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1661713356729","data":"625d38be92eec"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356730","data":"Taj Mahal is located at the bank of the Yamuna in Agra. It is considered the best of Mughal architecture worldwide and is called the \u201cJewel of Muslim Art in India\u201d. This is probably the monument that is most recognized the world over for its association with the Indian heritage sites. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356731","data":"Khajuraho<\/u><\/b> <\/p>Khajuraho is a unique heritage site situated 175 km southeast of Jhansi. Located in Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site in India. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1661713356732","data":"625d38ceaa551"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356733","data":"Most of these monuments were built between 950 to 1050 CE under the reign of the Chandella dynasty. It consists of a total of 85 Temples spread across an area of 20 square kilometers. The Kandariya temple is the most prominent of all of these temples in the Khajuraho complex. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356734","data":"Hampi <\/u><\/b><\/p>The ruins at Hampi are a collection of heritage sites depicting the excellent Dravidian style of art and architecture. Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Northern part of Karnataka.  <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1661713356735","data":"625d38d538562"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356736","data":"The most significant heritage monument on this site is the Virupaksha Temple, which continues to be a significant religious center for the Hindus. Several other monuments are a part of this heritage site; Together, they\u2019re collectively known as the \u2018Group of Monuments at Hampi\u2019. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356737","data":"Ajanta caves <\/u><\/b><\/p>One of the first World Heritage sites in India, the Ajanta Caves date back to around the 2nd century BCE to 650 CE and consist of the most beautiful masterpieces of 31 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments, paintings, and sculptures. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1661713356738","data":"625d38de90a24"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356739","data":"The style of Ajanta art and architecture has had a revolutionary impact on the way Indian art and architecture have progressed throughout history. With the carvings and sculptures related to the life of Buddha, one can say that this marks the beginning of Indian Classical Art. <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356740","data":" Ellora Caves <\/u><\/b><\/p>The Ellora Caves are a famous World Heritage site in India and an archaeological site, ranging 29 kilometers Northwest of the city of Aurangabad.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1661713356741","data":"625d38e386c0f"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1661713356742","data":"The excavated site consists of Charanandri Hills, Buddhist Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples, Viharas, and Maths of the 5th and 10th centuries.\nThe presence of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples and sculptures portray the tolerance which was extended towards different faiths and beliefs in Ancient Indian History. \n <\/p>"}]

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