UNESCO World Heritage Sites

43 tangible and 15 intangible heritage entries from India — location, inscription year, and significance for Prelims.

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Agra Fort

Cultural

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii

Significance

16th-century Mughal fortress built by Akbar; precursor in design to later Mughal palaces.

Ajanta Caves

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

Rock-cut Buddhist caves (2nd century BCE–6th century CE) with murals and sculptures.

Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Bihar

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Significance

Ancient Buddhist monastic university (5th–12th century CE); visited by Xuanzang.

Brass and Copper Craft of Utensil Making

Intangible

State / region

Punjab

Inscribed

2014

Significance

Traditional brass and copper utensil craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru.

Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh

Intangible

State / region

Ladakh

Inscribed

2012

Significance

Monastic recitation of sacred Buddhist texts integral to Ladakhi community life.

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

1989

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, iv, vi

Significance

Ashokan-era stupas and gateways — landmark of early Buddhist art and architecture.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2004

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv, v, vi

Significance

Medieval Islamic city blending Hindu-Muslim architecture around Kalika Mata Temple.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

2004

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Victorian Gothic Revival railway station (1888) symbolising colonial Bombay's growth.

Chhau Dance

Intangible

State / region

West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Masked dance blending martial arts, acrobatics, and mythological storytelling.

Churches and Convents of Goa

Cultural

State / region

Goa

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv, vi

Significance

Portuguese colonial churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus (St Francis Xavier's tomb).

Dholavira: a Harappan City

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2021

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

Indus Valley Civilisation city renowned for water conservation and urban planning.

Durga Puja

Intangible

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

2021

Significance

Annual Kolkata festival celebrating goddess Durga with elaborate pandals and rituals.

Elephanta Caves

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

5th–8th century rock-cut Shaiva temples with the iconic Trimurti sculpture.

Ellora Caves

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

Multi-religious rock-cut complex (6th–10th century); Kailasa Temple is the centrepiece.

Fatehpur Sikri

Cultural

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii, iv

Significance

Akbar's capital (1571–1585) with Buland Darwaza and syncretic Mughal architecture.

Garba of Gujarat

Intangible

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2023

Significance

Traditional circle dance performed during Navratri honouring feminine divinity.

Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area

Natural

State / region

Himachal Pradesh

Inscribed

2014

Category

Tangible

Criteria

viii, x

Significance

High-altitude Himalayan ecosystem harbouring snow leopards and western tragopan.

Great Living Chola Temples

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Tamil Nadu

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii

Significance

11th–12th century Chola temples including Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur.

Group of Monuments at Hampi

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii, iv

Significance

Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century) with Dravidian temple architecture.

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Cultural

State / region

Tamil Nadu

Inscribed

1984

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

7th–8th century Pallava rock-cut Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas on the Coromandel coast.

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal

Cultural

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

7th–8th century Chalukya temples blending Nagara and Dravidian styles.

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2013

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii

Significance

Six Rajput hill forts (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber, Jaisalmer).

Historic City of Ahmadabad

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2017

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, v

Significance

15th-century walled city showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture and pol house culture.

Humayun's Tomb

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

1993

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

1565 Mughal garden tomb that influenced later Mughal mausoleum design including the Taj Mahal.

Jaipur City

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2019

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv, vi

Significance

Planned city founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II with grid street layout and pink architecture.

Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Telangana

Inscribed

2021

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

13th-century Kakatiya temple noted for floating-bricks and earthquake-resistant design.

Kalbelia

Intangible

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Folk songs and dances of the Kalbelia snake-charmer community.

Kaziranga National Park

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Stronghold of the greater one-horned rhino hosting about two-thirds of the global population.

Keoladeo National Park

Natural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

Man-made wetland sanctuary and Ramsar site for migratory waterbirds including Siberian crane.

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

10th–11th century Chandela temples with Nagara-style architecture and sculptural panels.

Khangchendzonga National Park

MixedExam high-yield

State / region

Sikkim

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, vi, vii, x

Significance

India's only mixed WHS — sacred Kanchenjunga landscape with exceptional biodiversity.

Kumbh Mela

IntangibleExam high-yield

State / region

Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain

Inscribed

2017

Significance

Mass Hindu pilgrimage bathing in sacred rivers on a 12-year rotational cycle.

Kutiyattam

Intangible

State / region

Kerala

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition combining acting, dance, and music.

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

Cultural

State / region

Bihar

Inscribed

2002

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, iv, vi

Significance

Site of Buddha's enlightenment; Ashokan-era temple marking Bodhi tree location.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Natural

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

vii, ix, x

Significance

Tiger and elephant reserve at the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot.

Moidams — the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

2024

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

Unique Ahom royal burial mounds (13th–19th century) reflecting Tai-Ahom funerary traditions.

Mountain Railways of India

Cultural

State / region

Multiple states

Inscribed

1999

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Colonial-era hill railways — Darjeeling Himalayan, Nilgiri, and Kalka-Shimla lines.

Mudiyettu

Intangible

State / region

Kerala

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Ritual dance-drama depicting goddess Kali's battle with the demon Darika.

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Natural

State / region

Uttarakhand

Inscribed

1988

Category

Tangible

Criteria

vii, x

Significance

Sacred Himalayan landscape with alpine meadows and exceptional floral diversity.

Navroz

Intangible

State / region

Nationwide (Parsi community)

Inscribed

2016

Significance

Persian New Year festival celebrated by the Parsi community marking spring.

Qutb Minar and its Monuments

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

1993

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

72.5 m minaret begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak — landmark of early Delhi Sultanate architecture.

Ramlila

Intangible

State / region

Northern India

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Dramatic enactment of the Ramayana performed during the Dussehra festival.

Ramman

Intangible

State / region

Uttarakhand

Inscribed

2009

Significance

Garhwal ritual festival combining theatre, songs, and dances in honour of local deities.

Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell)

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2014

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iv

Significance

11th-century stepwell masterpiece of Maru-Gurjara architecture and water management.

Red Fort Complex

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

2007

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii, vi

Significance

1648 Mughal fort built by Shah Jahan; Independence Day address site since 1947.

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

2003

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, v

Significance

Prehistoric rock art spanning 30,000 years documenting human cultural evolution.

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

2023

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iv

Significance

12th–13th century Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura with intricate carvings.

Sankirtana

Intangible

State / region

Manipur

Inscribed

2013

Significance

Ritual performance art dedicated to Vishnu with singing, drumming, and dance.

Santiniketan

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

2023

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iv, vi

Significance

Rabindranath Tagore's ashram and Visva-Bharati University — centre of pan-Asian cultural exchange.

Sun Temple, Konârak

Cultural

State / region

Odisha

Inscribed

1984

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii, vi

Significance

13th-century Kalinga temple designed as Surya's stone chariot with massive wheels.

Sundarbans National Park

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Largest mangrove forest and critical habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Taj Mahal

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

Mughal mausoleum (1632–1653) built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal — icon of Indo-Islamic art.

The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier

Cultural

State / region

Chandigarh

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Modernist Capitol Complex in Chandigarh — part of transnational Le Corbusier serial site.

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2010

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

18th-century astronomical observatory with massive masonry instruments.

Tradition of Vedic Chanting

Intangible

State / region

Nationwide

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Oral transmission of Vedic hymns passed down through guru-shishya parampara.

Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

2018

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

19th–20th century architectural ensemble reflecting Bombay's urban modernisation.

Western Ghats

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

Multiple states

Inscribed

2012

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Older-than-Himalaya biodiversity hotspot with exceptionally high species endemism.

Yoga

IntangibleExam high-yield

State / region

Nationwide

Inscribed

2016

Significance

Ancient mind-body practice promoting holistic physical and spiritual well-being.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

43 tangible and 15 intangible heritage entries from India — location, inscription year, and significance for Prelims.

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Agra Fort

Cultural

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii

Significance

16th-century Mughal fortress built by Akbar; precursor in design to later Mughal palaces.

Ajanta Caves

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

Rock-cut Buddhist caves (2nd century BCE–6th century CE) with murals and sculptures.

Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Bihar

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Significance

Ancient Buddhist monastic university (5th–12th century CE); visited by Xuanzang.

Brass and Copper Craft of Utensil Making

Intangible

State / region

Punjab

Inscribed

2014

Significance

Traditional brass and copper utensil craft of the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru.

Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh

Intangible

State / region

Ladakh

Inscribed

2012

Significance

Monastic recitation of sacred Buddhist texts integral to Ladakhi community life.

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

1989

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, iv, vi

Significance

Ashokan-era stupas and gateways — landmark of early Buddhist art and architecture.

Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2004

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv, v, vi

Significance

Medieval Islamic city blending Hindu-Muslim architecture around Kalika Mata Temple.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

2004

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Victorian Gothic Revival railway station (1888) symbolising colonial Bombay's growth.

Chhau Dance

Intangible

State / region

West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Masked dance blending martial arts, acrobatics, and mythological storytelling.

Churches and Convents of Goa

Cultural

State / region

Goa

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv, vi

Significance

Portuguese colonial churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus (St Francis Xavier's tomb).

Dholavira: a Harappan City

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2021

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

Indus Valley Civilisation city renowned for water conservation and urban planning.

Durga Puja

Intangible

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

2021

Significance

Annual Kolkata festival celebrating goddess Durga with elaborate pandals and rituals.

Elephanta Caves

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

5th–8th century rock-cut Shaiva temples with the iconic Trimurti sculpture.

Ellora Caves

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

Multi-religious rock-cut complex (6th–10th century); Kailasa Temple is the centrepiece.

Fatehpur Sikri

Cultural

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii, iv

Significance

Akbar's capital (1571–1585) with Buland Darwaza and syncretic Mughal architecture.

Garba of Gujarat

Intangible

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2023

Significance

Traditional circle dance performed during Navratri honouring feminine divinity.

Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area

Natural

State / region

Himachal Pradesh

Inscribed

2014

Category

Tangible

Criteria

viii, x

Significance

High-altitude Himalayan ecosystem harbouring snow leopards and western tragopan.

Great Living Chola Temples

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Tamil Nadu

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii

Significance

11th–12th century Chola temples including Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur.

Group of Monuments at Hampi

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii, iv

Significance

Capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th century) with Dravidian temple architecture.

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Cultural

State / region

Tamil Nadu

Inscribed

1984

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, vi

Significance

7th–8th century Pallava rock-cut Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas on the Coromandel coast.

Group of Monuments at Pattadakal

Cultural

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

7th–8th century Chalukya temples blending Nagara and Dravidian styles.

Hill Forts of Rajasthan

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2013

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii

Significance

Six Rajput hill forts (Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, Amber, Jaisalmer).

Historic City of Ahmadabad

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2017

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, v

Significance

15th-century walled city showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture and pol house culture.

Humayun's Tomb

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

1993

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

1565 Mughal garden tomb that influenced later Mughal mausoleum design including the Taj Mahal.

Jaipur City

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2019

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv, vi

Significance

Planned city founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II with grid street layout and pink architecture.

Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Telangana

Inscribed

2021

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

13th-century Kakatiya temple noted for floating-bricks and earthquake-resistant design.

Kalbelia

Intangible

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Folk songs and dances of the Kalbelia snake-charmer community.

Kaziranga National Park

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Stronghold of the greater one-horned rhino hosting about two-thirds of the global population.

Keoladeo National Park

Natural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

Man-made wetland sanctuary and Ramsar site for migratory waterbirds including Siberian crane.

Khajuraho Group of Monuments

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

1986

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii

Significance

10th–11th century Chandela temples with Nagara-style architecture and sculptural panels.

Khangchendzonga National Park

MixedExam high-yield

State / region

Sikkim

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, vi, vii, x

Significance

India's only mixed WHS — sacred Kanchenjunga landscape with exceptional biodiversity.

Kumbh Mela

IntangibleExam high-yield

State / region

Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, Ujjain

Inscribed

2017

Significance

Mass Hindu pilgrimage bathing in sacred rivers on a 12-year rotational cycle.

Kutiyattam

Intangible

State / region

Kerala

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Ancient Sanskrit theatre tradition combining acting, dance, and music.

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

Cultural

State / region

Bihar

Inscribed

2002

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iii, iv, vi

Significance

Site of Buddha's enlightenment; Ashokan-era temple marking Bodhi tree location.

Manas Wildlife Sanctuary

Natural

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

1985

Category

Tangible

Criteria

vii, ix, x

Significance

Tiger and elephant reserve at the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya biodiversity hotspot.

Moidams — the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Assam

Inscribed

2024

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

Unique Ahom royal burial mounds (13th–19th century) reflecting Tai-Ahom funerary traditions.

Mountain Railways of India

Cultural

State / region

Multiple states

Inscribed

1999

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Colonial-era hill railways — Darjeeling Himalayan, Nilgiri, and Kalka-Shimla lines.

Mudiyettu

Intangible

State / region

Kerala

Inscribed

2010

Significance

Ritual dance-drama depicting goddess Kali's battle with the demon Darika.

Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Natural

State / region

Uttarakhand

Inscribed

1988

Category

Tangible

Criteria

vii, x

Significance

Sacred Himalayan landscape with alpine meadows and exceptional floral diversity.

Navroz

Intangible

State / region

Nationwide (Parsi community)

Inscribed

2016

Significance

Persian New Year festival celebrated by the Parsi community marking spring.

Qutb Minar and its Monuments

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

1993

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

72.5 m minaret begun by Qutb-ud-din Aibak — landmark of early Delhi Sultanate architecture.

Ramlila

Intangible

State / region

Northern India

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Dramatic enactment of the Ramayana performed during the Dussehra festival.

Ramman

Intangible

State / region

Uttarakhand

Inscribed

2009

Significance

Garhwal ritual festival combining theatre, songs, and dances in honour of local deities.

Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen's Stepwell)

Cultural

State / region

Gujarat

Inscribed

2014

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iv

Significance

11th-century stepwell masterpiece of Maru-Gurjara architecture and water management.

Red Fort Complex

Cultural

State / region

Delhi

Inscribed

2007

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iii, vi

Significance

1648 Mughal fort built by Shah Jahan; Independence Day address site since 1947.

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Cultural

State / region

Madhya Pradesh

Inscribed

2003

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, v

Significance

Prehistoric rock art spanning 30,000 years documenting human cultural evolution.

Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Karnataka

Inscribed

2023

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, ii, iv

Significance

12th–13th century Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura with intricate carvings.

Sankirtana

Intangible

State / region

Manipur

Inscribed

2013

Significance

Ritual performance art dedicated to Vishnu with singing, drumming, and dance.

Santiniketan

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

2023

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iv, vi

Significance

Rabindranath Tagore's ashram and Visva-Bharati University — centre of pan-Asian cultural exchange.

Sun Temple, Konârak

Cultural

State / region

Odisha

Inscribed

1984

Category

Tangible

Criteria

i, iii, vi

Significance

13th-century Kalinga temple designed as Surya's stone chariot with massive wheels.

Sundarbans National Park

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

West Bengal

Inscribed

1987

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Largest mangrove forest and critical habitat for the Royal Bengal Tiger.

Taj Mahal

CulturalExam high-yield

State / region

Uttar Pradesh

Inscribed

1983

Category

Tangible

Criteria

Significance

Mughal mausoleum (1632–1653) built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal — icon of Indo-Islamic art.

The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier

Cultural

State / region

Chandigarh

Inscribed

2016

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

Modernist Capitol Complex in Chandigarh — part of transnational Le Corbusier serial site.

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Cultural

State / region

Rajasthan

Inscribed

2010

Category

Tangible

Criteria

iii, iv

Significance

18th-century astronomical observatory with massive masonry instruments.

Tradition of Vedic Chanting

Intangible

State / region

Nationwide

Inscribed

2008

Significance

Oral transmission of Vedic hymns passed down through guru-shishya parampara.

Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai

Cultural

State / region

Maharashtra

Inscribed

2018

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ii, iv

Significance

19th–20th century architectural ensemble reflecting Bombay's urban modernisation.

Western Ghats

NaturalExam high-yield

State / region

Multiple states

Inscribed

2012

Category

Tangible

Criteria

ix, x

Significance

Older-than-Himalaya biodiversity hotspot with exceptionally high species endemism.

Yoga

IntangibleExam high-yield

State / region

Nationwide

Inscribed

2016

Significance

Ancient mind-body practice promoting holistic physical and spiritual well-being.