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India Adds Six Properties to UNESCO Tentative List
Last Updated
15th March, 2025
Date Published
15th March, 2025

1. Overview of the Tentative List
- Definition: The tentative list is an inventory of properties that each country intends to consider for UNESCO World Heritage nomination.
- Significance: Inclusion is mandatory for future nomination to the World Heritage List.
2. Recent Additions
- Date of Addition: Six properties were added on March 7, 2025.
- Total Properties: With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list.

3. Newly Added Properties
- Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh)
- Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Telangana)
- Serial Nomination of Ashokan Edict Sites (multiple states)
- Serial Nomination of Chausath Yogini Temples (multiple states)
- Serial Nomination of Gupta Temples (north India, multiple states)
- Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh)
4. Notable Features of Chausath Yogini Temples
- Description: Temples feature 64 images of Yoginis in individual shrines, intricately carved and arranged circularly.
- Cultural Significance: The term 'Yogini' refers to female practitioners of yoga, and these temples are often located on hilltops.
5. Current UNESCO World Heritage Status
- Inscribed Properties: India has 43 properties inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, including:
- 35 Cultural
- 7 Natural
- 1 Mixed
6. Recent Milestones
- World Heritage Committee Meeting: India hosted the meeting for the first time in 2024, during which the Moidams of the Ahom Dynasty in Assam were recognised.
Conclusion: The addition of these six properties highlights India's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage and enhancing its representation in the UNESCO World Heritage framework.
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