New Delhi, India: The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India's nomination for the World Heritage List for the years 2022-2023, according to the Union Culture Ministry. Since April 15, 2014, the 'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' have been on UNESCO's Tentative List, and they provide witness to the country's rich historical and cultural heritage.
Vishal V Sharma, India's Permanent Representative to UNESCO, formally presented the nomination of Hoysala Temples to UNESCO Director of World Heritage Lazare Eloundou on Monday.
"This is a tremendous occasion for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inclusion in the World Heritage List," said G Kishan Reddy, the Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of the Northeastern Region.
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