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“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath”

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site

During the 48th session of the World Heritage
Committee held in Busan, South Korea, India’s
“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” was inscribed A moment of pride for
on the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2025-26 every Indian! It is a matter
cycle. This marks India’s 45th site to be included of great joy that Sarnath
in the World Heritage List. This global honor in Uttar Pradesh has been
showcases India’s diverse traditions of cultural included in the UNESCO
heritage, architectural excellence, regional identity, World Heritage List. Sarnath
and historical continuity… shares a profound connection

n With 45 sites on this list, India ranks sixth globally with Lord Buddha, whose
and second in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of eternal message of wisdom,
the highest number of World Heritage Sites. compassion, and harmony
inspires the entire world.
This honor celebrates India’s
deep cultural and spiritual
heritage. It will inspire even
more people from across the
globe to visit Sarnath and
connect with the ideals of
Lord Buddha.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

RNI NO.: DELENG/2020/78811 SEPTEMBER 01-15, 2026
RNI Registered No DELENG/2020/78811 (Publishing Date: August 20, 2026 Pages: 46)

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