1. Santiniketan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Established in rural West Bengal in 1901 by the renowned poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art ...
Established in rural West Bengal in 1901 by the renowned poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the ...
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3. Santiniketan is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site
4 days ago · It makes Santiniketan the 41st location from India inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the third from Bengal after the Darjeeling ...
Santiniketan is the 41st Indian cultural site inscribed on the list and the third from West Bengal
4. Rabindranath Tagore's Shantiniketan becomes a UNESCO World ...
3 days ago · Shantiniketan, founded by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore in 1901, has earned a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Shantiniketan, the prestigious institution founded by Rabindranath Tagore, has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. This makes it the 41st UNES
5. West Bengal's Shantiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list. PM ...
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 45th Session of the World Heritage ...
Santiniketan in West Bengal included in UNESCO World Heritage list. It was established by poet Tagore in 1901.
6. Santiniketan, Home of Rabindranath Tagore, Added to UNESCO World ...
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7. West Bengal: Tagore's home Santiniketan makes it to UNESCO ...
4 days ago · It has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it great news for the country. The organisation took to social media to post ...
Santiniketan, popular as the place where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University over a century ago. It has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it great news for the country.
8. Santiniketan gets UNESCO's World Heritage List tag - CivilsDaily
4 days ago · Situated in West Bengal's Birbhum district, the small town of Santiniketan has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. · This is the ...
Situated in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, the small town Santiniketan has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
9. Tagore's home Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the home of late Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage sites list, the world body ...
Bordering Bolpur city in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, it was established by Maharshi Debendranath Tagore, father of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
10. Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan to be on UNESCO's World Heritage List
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal's Birbhum district, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. ... Santiniketan, the town in West ...
Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
11. Santiniketan on UNESCO's World Heritage List - The Indian Express
4 days ago · Santiniketan becomes the 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site in India and the third in West Bengal, after the Sundarbans National Park and the ...
Established in 1901 by the Nobel Laureate, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries.
12. Santiniketan gets World Heritage Status Tag UPSC. - IAS Gyan
3 days ago · The inclusion of Santiniketan on UNESCO's World Heritage List is a significant recognition of the town's historical and cultural importance.
The inclusion of Santiniketan on UNESCO's World Heritage List is a significant recognition of the town's historical and cultural importance.
13. Santiniketan declared UNESCO World Heritage site - Deccan Herald
4 days ago · Santiniketan declared UNESCO World Heritage site · Santiniketan, the famed place in West Bengal where poet Rabindranath Tagore built Visva- ...
Santiniketan, the famed place in West Bengal where poet Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
14. Santiniketan Now on UNESCO's World Heritage List! - Pratidin Time
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the place in West Bengal where Nobel laurete Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati University has been inducted into the ...
In a proud moment for India, Santiniketan, the place in West Bengal where Nobel laurete Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati University has been in
15. Rabindranath Tagore Santiniketan On UNESCO World Heritage List - NDTV
4 days ago · Santiniketan in West Bengal has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This is India's 41st World Heritage site and India stands 6th on ...
Santiniketan, where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The world body made the announcement in a post on 'X' on Sunday.
16. India's Santiniketan inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the famed place in West Bengal where poet Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has been inscribed on ...
India had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district
17. Santiniketan Inscribed On UNESCO World Heritage List ... - ABP LIVE
4 days ago · Santiniketan, the hallowed grounds in West Bengal where the esteemed poet Rabindranath Tagore established Visva-Bharati more than a century ...
Santiniketan, founded in 1901 by the iconic poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, has earned a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
18. Santiniketan Becomes India's 41st World Heritage Site - Drishti IAS
3 days ago · Santiniketan, which is a town located in Birbhum district of West Bengal, found a place in the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Santiniketan, which is a town located in Birbhum district of West Bengal, found a place in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It became India’s 41st World Heritage Site
19. Santiniketan in tentative list for UNESCO World ... - Current Affairs
May 11, 2023 · Santiniketan is a cultural site in West Bengal's Birbhum district, known for its historical and cultural importance. It was originally an ashram ...
Santiniketan in tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage list: The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has recommended Santiniketan, the cultural site...
20. Santiniketan finds its place on UNESCO's World Heritage List
4 days ago · Context: The town of Santiniketan, founded by the renowned Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has now earned a place on the UNESCO World ...
Context: The town of Santiniketan, founded by the renowned Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, has now earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
21. Santiniketan inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List
Santiniketan, the place where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore established Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has earned a place on UNESCO's World Heritage ...
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Santiniketan, now proudly inscribed on UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage List. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this renowned Bengali town, where the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore's Visva-Bharati University intertwines with nature, art, and education. Explore the vibrant campus, delve into Tagore's poetic world, and witness the captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. Embark on a journey through Santiniketan's captivating past and present, and be forever captivated by its UNESCO recognition.
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FAQs
Is Shantiniketan a World Heritage Site? ›
The efforts to have Santiniketan recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site have been ongoing since 2010. Santiniketan has been recognized by UNESCO as India's 41st World Heritage Site.
How many Unesco World Heritage Sites are there in West Bengal? ›The university town became the 41st UNESCO World Heritage Site in India and the third in West Bengal, after the Sundarbans National Park and the Darjeeling Mountain Railways. Last year, the state's Durga Puja got space in “Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity” under UNESCO.
Which national park is in West Bengal UNESCO World Heritage Site? ›Sundarban National Park (1987)
Sundarban National Park is one of the most beautiful sightseeing places in West Bengal, with a variety of flora and fauna. The place is renowned for its varying coastal biosphere.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and Sundarbans National Park are UNESCO World Heritage sites situated in West Bengal. Sundarbans National Park was declared by the "UNESCO World Heritage" list in 1987 AD. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway was declared by the "UNESCO World Heritage" list in 1999 AD.
Which state of India has highest Unesco World Heritage Site? ›The correct answer is Maharashtra. There are 40 World Heritage Sites located in India. India has the sixth-largest number of sites in the world. At present, Maharashtra has a total of 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and this number is the highest among all states and UTs in India.
Which is the only Unesco World Heritage Site in India? ›The first sites to be listed were the Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Agra Fort, and Taj Mahal, all of which were inscribed in the 1983 session of the World Heritage Committee. The most recent site listed was Dholavira, in 2021.
How many Unesco World Heritage cities are there in India? ›There are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the 'Cultural' category. There are two more categories — Natural and Mixed.
What is special about Shantiniketan? ›Culture. The town is known for its literary and artistic heritage, with the notable figures being Rabindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose. In addition, the Visva Bharati also serves as Shantiniketan's cultural center.
Why was Shantiniketan famous? ›Santiniketan is, most of all, distinguished by Tagore's life long association with it. It was the crystallization of his vision and the place where Tagore himself wrote many of his great works of literature, poured his creative genius into paintings and sketches and was informed of his being awarded the Nobel prize.
What was unique about Shantiniketan? ›Rabindranath Tagore set up an educational institution called Visva -bharti at Shantiniketan ('abode of peace') , near Calcutta. the school started with only five students and aimed to bring the learning process closer to Nature . as opposed to the strict rote learning of British schools, here creativity was encouraged.
Which city in India is UNESCO World Heritage City Jaipur? ›
The walled city of Jaipur, in India's north-western state of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II. Unlike other cities in the region located in hilly terrain, Jaipur was established on the plain and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture.
When was the Unesco World Heritage Site in West Bengal? ›Sundarban National Park
It was declared a National Park in 1984. Later, the park is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and is considered as a World Network of Biosphere Reserve (Man and Biosphere Reserve) from 1989.
It was submitted in March 2019. And Durga Puja was declared as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in 2021. “Durga Puja is a religious festival that has become a cultural and secular event. It has also become a space for social and artistic activities.