Explore These World Heritage Sites in India

BENGALURU: India, the land of cultural diversities, traditions, and heritage has a prominent position in the UNESCO world heritage list. The country has 35 World Heritage Sites listed by UNESCO which makes India among one of the top countries globally in terms of number of world heritage sites. This world heritage week, explore some of India’s amazing heritage sites listed below. 

Hampi, Karnataka

Located by the Northern Karnataka, Hampi is a well known tourist destination and one of the UNESCO world heritage site. The place lies within the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar. The ruins at Hampi are a collection of heritage sites depicting the fine Dravidian style of art and Architecture. Among the remains, the most important heritage monument- Virupaksha Temple, is still an important religious centre for the Hindus. All the several other monuments including Krishna temple complex, Narasimha, Ganesa, Hemakuta group of temples, Achyutaraya temple complex, Vitthala temple complex, Pattabhirama temple complex, Lotus Mahal complex, are collectively known as the ‘Group of Monuments at Hampi’.

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