India Expands Its UNESCO Tentative List with Six New Heritage Sites

India adds six heritage sites to the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list, including Chausath Yogini Temples and Ashokan Edict Sites. This step is required for future nominations. India's tentative list now totals 62 properties, with 43 already inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

In a significant cultural development, India has successfully added six new properties to its tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Among the notable inclusions are the Chausath Yogini Temples and the Ashokan Edict Sites, both spread across multiple states.

The addition, announced by India's Permanent Delegation to UNESCO on March 7, signifies a crucial step towards future nominations for the prestigious World Heritage List. India's tentative list now features 62 properties. The tentative list acts as a catalog of sites that countries aim to nominate for the acclaimed heritage status.

Among India's existing 43 World Heritage sites, 35 are classified as 'Cultural,' seven as 'Natural,' and one as 'Mixed.' The update follows India's hosting of a World Heritage Committee meeting, where the Moidams, a burial system from the Ahom Dynasty in Assam, received the UNESCO tag.

(With inputs from agencies.)