Sarnath Receives Global Recognition, Ancient Buddhist Site Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

India has achieved another proud milestone on the global cultural map. The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement was made during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. With this honour, Sarnath has become India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site. For over 2,500 years, Sarnath has drawn pilgrims, travellers and seekers from across the world in search of peace, spirituality and wisdom. With UNESCO recognition, this historic destination is set to...