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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

Santiniketan is a testament to the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore, who founded this institution in 1901. (Source: UNESCO)