‘Create awareness among students about heritage, archaeological monuments in the country’
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Create awareness among students about heritage, archaeological monuments in the country’

The Hindu  

T. Sathiyamoorthy, former Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, on Sunday called for preserving archaeological monuments and sites in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of World Heritage Week celebrations held at the Brihadeeswara Temple, Gangaikondachozhapuram, one of the world heritage sites in the country, he said India possessed a number of heritage sites and monuments in different parts. It was important to create awareness among students about the rich cultural and natural heritage properties. During the week-long celebrations, awareness programmes would be held at Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur; lower rock-cut cave temple in Tiruchi; Thirumayam Fort in Thirumayam, Pudukottai district; and Bhagavati Amman Temple at Chitral, Kanyakumari. There would be interaction with school and college students and cultural programmes would be conducted to create awareness on tangible and intangible heritage of India, including World Heritage sites.

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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