Culture Heritage Tourism and its Different forms Culture and Heritage site in India

1. JOB ROLE:- TOUR GUIDE LEVEL-IV
LEVEL-IV
UNIT-III :-GUIDE TOURISTS DURING CULTURAL TOURS
SESSION-IV:-CULTURAL HERITAGE IN INDIA, ITS TYPES AND BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS
PRESENTED BY:. GOPAL SINGH.
School Name. GSSS LUDHIANA
Distt. :- SIRMOUR

2. SESSION OBJECTIVE
❖ Introduction.
❖ Meaning and types of heritages sites .
❖ Different types of heritage sites in India

3. Cultural sites

4. Introduction
1. The traditions, qualities and culture of a
country that have existed for a long time
and that have great importance for the
country

5. Classifications of heritage sites

6. Importance of cultural heritage sites
• It is what keeps us attached to our religion, traditions, & beliefs.
• Culture is one of the key measures that provide an automatic sense of unity
within groups.
• Cultural heritage acts as a special identity for a country
• Cultural heritage allows the people to know about other people who have the
same kind of background and mindsets

7. Important cultural sites in India
• Raj Mahal:- (Agra)The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India.
• Qutub Minar:- (New Delhi) It is one of most visited tourist spots
in the city due to it being one of the earliest that survives in
the Indian subcontinent.
• Humayun's tomb :- (New Delhi) It was also the first structure to use
red sandstone at such a scale. The tomb was declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.

8. • Agra Fort:- , also known as the Red Fort of Agra. The fortress
is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River.
• Red Fort:-The Red Fort Complex, also known as Lal Qila is a
palace fort built in the 17th century by Shahjahan
• Ajanta Cave:- (Maharashtra)The Ajanta Caves are Buddhists
caves built in two phases. The first, was from the reign of
Emperor Ashoka. The second, further additions were made
during the 5th and 6th centuries AD of the Gupta period.

9. • Ellora Caves:- (Maharashtra)The Ellora Caves, also known as
the Ellora Complex, are a cultural mix of religious arts of
Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
• Sun Temple:- he Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun
Temple (also known as the "Black Pagoda"), at Konark,
in Odisha
• Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram :-The Group of
Monuments at Mahabalipuram, in Tamil Nadu, about 58 km (36 mi)
from Chennai, were built by the Pallava kings in the 7th and 8th
centuries.

10. • Churches and Convents of Goa:- which were built by
the Portuguese colonial rulers of Goa between the 16th
and 18th centuries.
• Khajurao Groups of Monuments :-The Khajuraho Group of
Monuments attributed to the Chandela dynasty which, under
sovereignty of Gurjar Pratihars reached its glory. The ensemble of
monuments that have survived belong to the Hindu and Jain Religious
.Hampi Groups of Monuments:-Hampi, as an
important Hindu and Jain religious centre, has the Virupaksha
Temple (different from Pattadakal's Virupaksha Temple) and several
other monuments, which are part of the cultural heritage

11. 13. Fatehpur Sikri:- "the City of Victory," was built during the second half of
the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). It was the
capital of the Empire and seat of the grand Mughal court but only for 14
years.
14 Group of Monuments at Pattadakal :-cover a remarkable series of
nine Hindu temples, as well as a Jain sanctuary in northern Karnataka. In
this group of temples, the Virupaksha Temple, built c. 740 by Queen
Lokamahadevi to commemorate her husband's (King Vikramaditya II)
victory over the Pallava kings
15. The elephanta Caves:-The Elephanta Caves are a network of
sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island in Mumbai. It consists of two
groups of caves — the first is a large group of five Hindu caves, the
second, a smaller group of two Buddhist caves. The Hindu caves contain
rock cut stone sculptures, representing the Shaiva Hindu sect, dedicated
to the god Shiva

12. 16 The great Living Chola Temples:- It, built by kings of the Chola
Empire stretched over all of Tamil Nadu. This cultural heritage site includes
three great temples of the 11th and 12th centuries namely,
the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at
Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram.
17 The Budhist Monuments at Sanchi:-The Buddhist Monuments
at Sanchi, located 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Bhopal in the Indian
state of Madhya Pradesh are a group of Buddhist monuments dated
between 200 BC and 100 BC. The site was developed in the 3rd
century BC, when Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire ruled.
18. The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya:- It is a unique
property of cultural and archaeological importance. The first temple
was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC (260 BC) around
the Bodhi Tree.

13. 19. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park:- is situated in
the Panchmahal district in Gujarat, India. It is an impressive landscape
which includes prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites, a hill fortress of an early
Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th-century capital of the state
of Gujarat
20. The jantar Mantar:- The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a collection of
architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai
Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734
21. Rani ki vav :- (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat, is a
famous stepwell It is famous for its size and sculpture. The length of
Rani ki Vav is more than 64 m , 20 m (66 ft) wide and 27 m (89 ft)
deep and there are more than 500 sculptures of god. Most of the
sculptures are in devotion to Vishnu, in the forms of Dus-Avatars

14. INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
1. Kumbh Mela :- Kumbh Mela is the largest peaceful congregation of
pilgrims on earth, during which participants bathe or take a dip in a sacred
river.
2. Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the
Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India:- The craft of the Thatheras of
Jandiala Guru constitutes the traditional technique of manufacturing brass and
copper utensils in Punjab. The metals used – copper, brass and certain alloys
– are believed to be beneficial for health.
3.Nowrouz:- It is Parsi New Year . An important tradition practised
during this time is the gathering around ‘the Table’, decorated with
objects that symbolize purity, brightness, livelihood and wealth, to
enjoy a special meal with loved ones.

15. 4. Yoga:- Yoga consists of a series of poses, meditation, controlled
breathing, word chanting and other techniques designed to help individuals
build self-realization, ease any suffering they may be experiencing and
allow for a state of liberation.
5.Chhau dance:- Chhau dance is a tradition from eastern India that
enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana,
local folklore and abstract themes. Its three distinct styles hail from the
regions of Seraikella, Purulia and Mayurbhanj, the first two using masks.
6. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan:- Songs and dances
are an expression of the Kalbelia community’s traditional way of life. Once
professional snake handlers, Kalbelia today evoke their former occupation
in music and dance that is evolving in new and creative ways.

16. Thank You