India is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites that were originally temples. These sites, rich in history and architectural grandeur, showcase the artistic brilliance of ancient Indian ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Updated : Jan 10 ... It is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hampi, Karnataka Once the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is now a sprawling open-air museum ...

Sanchi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its ancient Buddhist stupas, particularly the Sanchi Stupa, one of India’s oldest stone structures, showcasing immense historical and ...

Situated in Thanesar, Haryana, this site honours the Qadiriyya Sufi master of Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh. The site features two tombs, including one for his wife, a madarsa, a serene garden ...

The government has increased the Ministry of Culture's budget for 2025-26 to Rs 3,360.96 crore, with substantial allocations ...

More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian ...

Locations deemed World Heritage sites are of "outstanding universal value to humanity" and should be "protected for future generations to appreciate and enjoy," according to Unesco. The ...