UNESCO list of Tangible Heritage Sites in India : Cultural Site

• Ajanta and Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves
• Taj Mahal and Agra Fort , Fatehpur Sikri
• Sun Temple , Konark
• Mahaballipuram Temple
• Churches in Goa
• Khajoraho Temples
• Hampi Temple
• Pattadakal Temples
• Sanchi Stupa
• Humayun Tomb , Qutub Minar and Red Fort
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
• Mahabodhi Temple , Bodh Gaya
• Rock shelter of Bhimbetka caves
• Brihadeshwara Temple
• Victoria Terminus , Mumbai
• Airavatesvara Temple , Darasuram (T.N.)
• Champaner-Pavagadh  Archaeological Park (Gujarat)
• Kalka- Shimla railway
• Jantar-Mantar , Jaipur
• Six hill forts of Rajasthan

UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Koodiyattam – Sanskrit Theatre

It is combined dance drama conducted by the Chakkiyars who play the male caste traditionally in the state of kerala . The women of Nangiar case play the female role .

2. Ramlila , folk theatre in the region of Uttar Pradesh

3. Tradition in Vedic chanting

Vedic chants are considered as the oldest unbroken oral tradition in existence . UNESCO proclaimed the tradition of Vedic chant a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity .

4. Ramman

A religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal region in the chamoli district of Uttarakhand .

5. Navroz

It indicates the beginning of the New Year for the Parsis and also celebrated as the Spring festival by the Kashmiri Community .It denotes Zoroastrian respect for the environment .

6. Mudiyettu

A traditional ritual theatre , is a folk dance and drama performed in the state of Kerala. It depicts the mythological tale of a battle between the Goddess Kali and the demon Darikar .

7. Kalbelia

Performed by the tribe of the same name in the state of Rajasthan .Kalbelia dance movements resembles that of a serpent .

8. Chhau

It is a tribal martial art dance performed mainly in the states of Odisha , Jharkhand and West Bengal .There are three Subgenres of this dance based on the place of their Origin and Development – Parulia Chhau(W.B) , Seraikella Chhau (Jharkhand) and Mayurbhanj Chhau (Odisha).The dance is performed by the Male dancers during night at an open space . The theme of the Chhau dance is based on Hindu Mythology . Mask is worn by the dancers during performance except for Mayurbhanj Chhau.

9. Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh

Recitation of Sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-himalayan ladakh region .

10. Sankirtan

It is ritual singing , drumming and dancing art form in Manipur .This art form is performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of manipuri Vaishavites .The performers here narrates the life and deeds of Lord Krishna through dance and songs .