Sarnath earns UNESCO World Heritage tag, takes India’s tally to 45
The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea. Sarnath has a close association with Lord Buddha, whose timeless message of wisdom, compassion and harmony inspires the world. This recognition… https://t.co/KkdMOg6g0d— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2026Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and posted: “...This recognition celebrates India’s profound civilisational and spiritual heritage.
- ▪The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea.
- ▪Sarnath has a close association with Lord Buddha, whose timeless message of wisdom, compassion and harmony inspires the world.
- ▪This recognition… https://t.co/KkdMOg6g0d— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 25, 2026Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and posted: “...This recognition celebrates India’s profound civilisational and spirit
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The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Korea. The announcement was made by the committee’s chairperson, Lee Byong Hyun, at the annual conclave on Sunday.With the inscription of Sarnath, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Uttar Pradesh site has been recognised as a serial property comprising the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Remains of Sarnath, which include the preserved archaeological and architectural remains of the ancient Buddhist site.Sarnath is believed to be the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment in the 6th century BCE.
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