Consider the following statements regarding India’s UNESCO World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) listings:

1. Kumbh Mela is inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

2. The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas were recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

3. Ajanta Caves and Elephanta Caves are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra.

How many of the above is/statements are correct?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is All three.

Key Points

Statement 1 is correct:
- Kumbh Mela was inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity in 2017.
- It is the largest religious congregation in the world, occurring at Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Nashik.
Statement 2 is correct:
- The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Belur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura temples in Karnataka) were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.
Statement 3 is correct:
- Both Ajanta Caves and Elephanta Caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Maharashtra.
- Ajanta Caves (1983) – Famous for Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
- Elephanta Caves (1987) – Known for rock-cut caves dedicated to Lord Shiva.