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India ratified the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 14 November 1977. Its World Heritage portfolio includes a majority of cultural sites, alongside notable natural and mixed properties.
Common themes in India’s nominations include ancient temple architecture, Mughal monuments, Buddhist heritage, historic forts, and cultural landscapes. Natural sites highlight biodiversity-rich regions such as national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and mountain ecosystems.
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- Asia and the Pacific
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- forum.worldheritagesite.org — India
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- July 23, 2009 livemint.com — A common entry ticket for all World Heritage Sites in the country except Taj Mahal will be introduced
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- Orchha : Nominated
- Sarnath : Nominated
- Ashokan Edict sites : On tentative list
- Chausath Yogini Temples : On tentative list
- Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar : On tentative list
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