Tagore's Santiniketan On UNESCO World Heritage List. SEE PICS

Santiniketan, founded in 1901 by the legendary poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

By : ABP News Bureau | Updated at : 17 Sep 2023 08:33 PM (IST)

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Santiniketan, a cultural and educational sanctuary in rural West Bengal, has reached a historic milestone by being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. (Source: Getty)

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"Distinct from the prevailing British colonial architectural orientations of the early 20th century and of European modernism, Santiniketan represents approaches toward a pan-Asian modernity, drawing on ancient, medieval, and folk traditions from across the region," the UNESCO World Heritage Convention page reads. (Source: UNESCO)

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Santiniketan, beyond its educational purpose, symbolises a vision of human togetherness that transcends religious and cultural divides. (Source: Getty)

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The idea of a 'global university' was born at Santiniketan in 1921, and it became known as "Visva Bharati," symbolising humanity's togetherness. (Source: UNESCO)

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Santiniketan has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, joining a remarkable group of Indian places to gain this coveted honour. (Source: Getty)

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