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Preservation of Hoysala Temple garners praise from visitors
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Designated as the "Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas," this serial property comprises the three most iconic examples of Hoysala-style temple complexes in southern India- Channakeshava Temple, Hoysalesvara Temple and Keshava Temple.
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"Joyous occasion": Union HM Shah after Santiniketan, Hoysala temples inclu
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed happiness over the inclusion of Karnataka's Hoysala Temples' sacred ensembles and West Bengal's Santiniketan in the World Heritage site list and said it is a joyous occasion for our nation.
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India rejoices at inclusion of Karnataka's 'Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas'
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
India rejoices at the inclusion of Karnataka's 'Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas' on the World Heritage list, the permanent representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma said in Riyadh on Monday.
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Inclusion of Santiniketan in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list a proud mome
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Delighted that Santiniketan, an embodiment of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's vision and India's rich cultural heritage, has been inscribed on the @UNESCO World Heritage List. This is a proud moment for all Indians.”
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Devotees throng Krishna Temple in Nepal on occasion of Janmashtami
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Devotees thronged the ancient Krishna Temple in Nepal on Wednesday on the birth anniversary of the 8th reincarnated form of Lord Vishnu celebrated as the festival of Janmashtami.
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UNESCO recommends delaying decision on placing Great Barrier Reef on list
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
UNESCO has recommended delaying a decision to place the Great Barrier Reef on a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, but has emphasised it remains under "serious threat" from climate change and pollution, ABC News reported.
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Praveg to Develop Eco-responsible Luxury Resorts near UNESCO World Heritag
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 18: Praveg Limited, India’s leading eco-responsible luxury Resorts Company today announced the signing of its first project at Dholavira, Gujarat. Spread across 48461 square meters, this project in its first phase will house 30 premium cottages and a restaur
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Pune man travels 63,000 km across India to promote urban forestation, docu
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Starting in October 2021, Karmalawala travelled a total distance of 63,000 km in his sports utility vehicle, visiting 104 national parks, 54 tiger reserves, 32 elephant reserves, and more than 40 world heritage sites.
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Fossil found at Bhimbetka Cave Shelter was impression of fallen beehive, n
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian scientists have proven that the Indian Dickinsonia fossil discovered in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bhimbetka Cave Shelter in 2021 was a leftover impression of a fallen beehive, not a true fossil, the Ministry of Science & Technology stated.
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Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre to host 7-day Vipassana course at w
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Thabarwa Dhamma Gaya Meditation Centre in Bodh Gaya is set to host a seven-day Vipassana course at the sacred Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bhutan Live reported.
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Nepal starts "Hop on-Hop off" bus service connecting five world heritage s
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Hop-on, hop-off bus service is quite popular in cities like London and Paris. Such services allow tourists to visit the city's tourist destinations for a day on a single ticket.
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Meeting offers opportunity to discuss pressing issues: G Kishan Reddy ahea
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
He said that at this 2nd meeting, a delegation from International Organizations will also participate. "To ensure participation from different states, we have 30 delegates from different states, 30 delegates from the Government of India".
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