UNESCO announces new world heritage site in Sarnath New Delhi: The Ancient Buddhist Site in Sarnath is now a world heritage site. UNESCO inscribed it on the list Saturday during the ongoing 48th session of the world heritage committee in Busan, Korea. With this inscription, India now has 45 World Heritage sites.Tim Curtis, director and representative, UNESCO regional office for south Asia, said: “On behalf of UNESCO, I warmly congratulate govt and the people of India on the inscription of the Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, on the World Heritage List. For more than 2,500 years, Sarnath has been a place of pilgrimage and inspiration for Buddhists around the world. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedIt is here that the Buddha delivered his first sermon, sharing teachings of compassion, wisdom and peace that continue to resonate today. Its temples, stupas, and monasteries bear witness to centuries of faith, devotion, and shared human heritage. Safeguarding this exceptional site is our collective responsibility for present and future generations.”Located in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities, the property preserves the architectural and archaeological remains of Sarnath. According to sacred Buddhist texts, the Buddha traveled to Sarnath in the sixth century BCE after attaining enlightenment. It was here that he met his first disciples and delivered his first sermon, an event regarded as the beginning of the spread of Buddhist teachings.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan ResignsIndia Rejects Pakistan’s Flood Allegation, Says Chenab Surge Caused By Heavy Monsoon Rainfall AloneDelhi Police Flags 400 People With Criminal Records Near CJP Protest Using Facial Recognition SystemIndia Rejects Pakistan’s Flood Allegation, Says Chenab Surge Caused By Heavy Monsoon Rainfall AloneDelhi Police Flags 400 People With Criminal Records Near CJP Protest Using Facial Recognition SystemCJP To Collect Protest Videos, Identify Police Personnel, Seek FIRs Over July 20 CrackdownCabinet Approves Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill; Up To 10-Year Jail And Rs 10 Crore Fine Proposed123Photostories8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationshipsFSSAI classifies packaged drinking water as ‘high-risk’ category: 5 things to check when buying bottled waterWhy do forks have four prongs? The surprising history behind one of the world’s most-used utensilsFrom flax to fenugreek: 5 seeds to consume after soaking in water for faster hair growth5 life lessons from Lord Hanuman that can inspire your everyday life123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
New Delhi: The Ancient Buddhist Site in Sarnath is now a world heritage site. UNESCO inscribed it on the list Saturday during the ongoing 48th session of the world heritage committee in Busan, Korea. With this inscription, India now has 45 World Heritage sites.Tim Curtis, director and representative, UNESCO regional office for south Asia, said: “On behalf of UNESCO, I warmly congratulate govt and the people of India on the inscription of the Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, on the World Heritage List. For more than 2,500 years, Sarnath has been a place of pilgrimage and inspiration for Buddhists around the world.
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It is here that the Buddha delivered his first sermon, sharing teachings of compassion, wisdom and peace that continue to resonate today. Its temples, stupas, and monasteries bear witness to centuries of faith, devotion, and shared human heritage. Safeguarding this exceptional site is our collective responsibility for present and future generations.”Located in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities, the property preserves the architectural and archaeological remains of Sarnath. According to sacred Buddhist texts, the Buddha traveled to Sarnath in the sixth century BCE after attaining enlightenment. It was here that he met his first disciples and delivered his first sermon, an event regarded as the beginning of the spread of Buddhist teachings.
