Everything that's happened at Sarnath UNESCO World Heritage

Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India's 45th site.

The UNESCO tag covers the Chaukhandi Stupa and archaeological remains of Sarnath, including Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, and the Ashokan Pillar.

Sarnath was included in the tentative list in 1998, and the proposal was sent for consideration in January 2025; the decision was made at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in South Korea.

India ranks sixth globally and second in the Asia Pacific Region for most World Heritage Sites.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the inscription as a proud moment for every Indian.

Sarnath, India's ancient Buddhist site, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the World Heritage Committee's 48th session in Busan, South Korea.

Sarnath is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

This is India's 45th site on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee.

Sarnath becomes India’s 45th and Uttar Pradesh’s 4th World Heritage Site after 28 years on UNESCO’s Tentative List.

PM Modi said the recognition is a proud moment for every Indian and will inspire people to connect with Lord Buddha’s ideals.

Union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated it reflects India’s profound spiritual and philosophical contributions to humanity.

State culture minister Jaiveer Singh said the achievement gives Uttar Pradesh’s Buddhist Circuit a major global push.

Sarnath was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.

It is the 45th site from India to be inscribed on the UNESCO list.

Sarnath is a significant Buddhist site where Gautama Buddha is believed to have given his first sermon.