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The Print
12-07-2025
- The Print
Inscribing Gingee Fort in UNESCO World Heritage list is proud moment for TN: CM
'Delighted that #GingeeFort, famously known as the 'Troy of the East', has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India,' the chief minister said in a post on the social media platform 'X'. The ancient fort, located about 40 km from Villupuram and about 157 km from Chennai, attracts tourists. It is part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India and the only one in the state. Chennai, Jul 12 (PTI) The popular historical site in Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district, the Gingee Fort known as the Troy of the East, inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage list was a proud moment for Tamil Nadu and its enduring cultural heritage, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday. This majestic hill fortress now joined Tamil Nadu's proud list of UNESCO sites including the Great Living Chola Temples, the monuments at Māmallapuram, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Western Ghats, he said. 'A proud moment for Tamil Nadu and its enduring cultural heritage,' he added. The fort along with 11 other structures in Maharashtra forms a serial nomination portraying the military architecture and strategic design of the Maratha empire. Its recognition was announced at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. An expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites, Hwajong Lee, visited the site on September 27, last year, for the assessment. The fort existed for several hundreds of years and had served many ruling dynasties including the Vijayanagara, Marathas, Nawabs of Arcot, Tipu Sultan, the French and the British. The Kon dynasty laid the foundation for the Gingee Fort in 1190 CE. PTI JSP KH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
12-07-2025
- NDTV
Gingee Fort Joins UNESCO Heritage List As Part Of Maratha Military Landscapes
Chennai: Tamil Nadu's historic Gingee Fort, often hailed as the "Troy of the East", has received global recognition, being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Maratha Military Landscapes of India. "Delighted that Gingee Fort, famously known as the 'Troy of the East', has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India. This majestic hill fortress now joins Tamil Nadu's proud list of UNESCO sites including the Great Living Chola Temples, the monuments at Mamallapuram, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Western Ghats," Chief Minister MK Stalin said, celebrating the honour. "A proud moment for Tamil Nadu and its enduring cultural heritage," he added. Located in Viluppuram district, Gingee Fort is one of the most impregnable forts in India, perched dramatically across three rocky hills - Krishnagiri, Rajagiri, and Chandrayandurg - and fortified with high walls, deep moats, and hidden passageways. Its origins date back to the 9th century, with significant fortifications added by the Cholas, the Vijayanagara kings, the Marathas, the Mughals, and later, the French and the British. The fort gained prominence under Shivaji's son Rajaram Chhatrapati, who took refuge here during the Mughal siege of Jinji in the late 17th century, turning it into a key outpost of Maratha resistance in the south. Now part of the UNESCO-recognised Maratha Military Landscapes, Gingee Fort's inclusion underscores not just its architectural ingenuity but also its strategic and historic significance in India's military history. Experts say, with this addition, Tamil Nadu further strengthens its position as a custodian of India's diverse cultural and architectural heritage on the global stage.
United News of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Sandalwood cross from Kerala gifted to Pope Leo XIV
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (UNI) A hand-carved sandalwood cross with stones from the skilled wood craftsmen of Udupi in Mangalore was gifted to Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City by the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala. A delegation from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church participated in the inaugural mass of the Pope Leo XIV held at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. In a message conveyed to Pope Leo XIV, Catholicose of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Pope and prayed for peace. The delegation's presence reflected the deep fraternal relationship and ecumenical goodwill shared between the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and the Roman Catholic Church. The participation in the solemn liturgy reaffirmed the Malankara Church's continued commitment to dialogue, unity, and mutual respect among Christian communities, a release said. The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church remains steadfast in its pursuit of Christian unity, and the delegation's participation in this historic celebration symbolizes the ongoing journey of communion and cooperation among the apostolic Churches. UNI DS PRS
