Shantiniketan Earns A Coveted Spot On UNESCO World Heritage List

Santiniketan, a cultural and educational centre nestled in the heart of rural West Bengal, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

This recognition places Santiniketan alongside India's other architectural and historical gems that have been recognised for their outstanding universal value to humanity.

Founded in 1901 by the iconic poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, it is a unique institution with deep roots in India's rich cultural heritage.

Initially, it served as a residential school and a center for art rooted in ancient Indian traditions.

The place seems to send a message of unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

The concept of a 'world university' was birthed at Santiniketan in 1921, and it became known as Visva Bharati

Santiniketan represents approach toward a pan-Asian modernity, drawing on ancient, medieval, and folk traditions from across the region.

With its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Santiniketan joins a distinguished group of Indian sites that have received this prestigious recognition.

Some of the other sites that have earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List include the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, ancient temples of Khajuraho, Qutub Minar, and the serene landscapes of the Western Ghats.