In a significant stride towards preserving and recognizing India's rich cultural and natural heritage, six new sites have been added to the country's tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status as of March 7, 2025. This development brings the total number of Indian sites on the tentative list to 62, marking a crucial step toward their potential inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Here’s the table in the same format for all six sites added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List - 2025:
| About the Sites | Details |
|---|---|
| Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Telangana) | - Located in Mudumal region, Nalgonda district, Telangana.- Dates back to 1000 BCE to 500 BCE, associated with Iron Age.- Famous for menhirs, large upright stones used for burial or ceremonial purposes.- Provides insight into ancient South Indian megalithic cultures. |
| Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas (Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh) | - Located in Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.- Built by Bundela Rajputs from 16th to 18th centuries.- Known for a mix of Rajput, Mughal, and Hindu architectural styles.- Key sites include Orchha Fort, Datia Palace, and Chanderi Fort. |
| Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh) | - Located in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh.- Covers 200 km², known for dense forests, caves, and waterfalls.- Home to species like tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and bison.- Famous for Kanger Dhara waterfall and Bailadila Range of hills. |
| Ashokan Edict Sites (Multiple States) | - Spread across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Karnataka.- Created by Emperor Ashoka during 3rd century BCE.- Focuses on moral conduct, non-violence, and promoting Buddhism.- Key sites include Sanchi, Lumbini, Kalinga, and Kandahar. |
| Gupta Temples (Multiple States) | - Located in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.- Built during the Gupta period (4th to 6th century CE).- Known as the Golden Age of Indian Art and Architecture.- Features early Nagara style temples with intricate carvings.- Important sites include Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh. |
| Chausath Yogini Temples (Multiple States) | - Found in Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh.- Built between 9th to 12th century CE.- Dedicated to 64 Yoginis, showcasing Tantric traditions.- Circular open-air shrines located on hilltops.- Key sites include Hirapur (Odisha), Bhedaghat and Mitauli (Madhya Pradesh). |
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