Sunday came in with a Good News for the country as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the 13th-century Ramappa in Palampet, Telangana as a “World Heritage Site”.
During a virtual meet of the World Heritage Committee a consensus was reached in this regard.
17 countries gave a thumbs up for the move and Russia led an effort to have the temple recognised as a World Heritage Site even when Norway opposed the inscription.
According to Telangana Tourism, “The mediaeval Deccan temple dates back to 1213 AD and was built under the patronage of the Kakatiya ruler Kakati Ganapathi Deva under the authority of his Chief Commander Rudra Samani at Ranakude in the Atukuru province.”
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, G Kishan Reddy made the announcement and UNESCO announced the same on its official Twitter handle on Sunday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the move by congratulating the people of Telangana.
