Pleach Lense
The Red Fort is a powerful symbol of India’s history and strength, its significance shining through each year during our Independence Day celebrations. Its timeless beauty and intricate craftsmanship remind us of the rich cultural legacy that defines us.
In a constantly evolving world, the fort teaches us the importance of unity and creativity.
Preserving the Red Fort goes beyond protecting a structure—it’s about keeping the spirit of our heritage alive. Let’s safeguard it, so it continues to inspire generations to come.
In a constantly evolving world, the fort teaches us the importance of unity and creativity.
Preserving the Red Fort goes beyond protecting a structure—it’s about keeping the spirit of our heritage alive. Let’s safeguard it, so it continues to inspire generations to come.
Before & After
The Red Fort in Delhi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Its conservation and restoration are managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), while UNESCO’s recognition brings global attention, technical expertise, and support to preserve its cultural and historical importance.
Red Fort in Delhi was the most visited monument by domestic tourists in the Delhi circle, attracting over 2.1 million visits in the last fiscal year alone!
Its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural significance continue to captivate visitors from all over India and world.
Threats for Preservation
Now
Then
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple benefits from international recognition and support, emphasizing its significance and the need for meticulous preservation. UNESCO provides guidance on global best practices for conservation, while ASI leads on-ground efforts such as cleaning, restoration, and stabilization of the intricate chloritic schist stone carvings, which are prone to erosion and weathering.
GOLDEN RULES
OF HERITAGE ETIQUETTE
Respect the rules
Carry Your Trash
to the Bin
Look, Don’t Touch
Don’t block others
Don’t deface history
Admire in silence
The Hoysaleshwara temple in Halebidu has faced significant threats over the centuries, including extensive damage during the 14th-century invasions of Malik Kafur, when its intricate carvings were defaced and treasures looted.
Following the decline of the Hoysala capital, the temple was neglected, leading to further deterioration due to lack of maintenance.
Following the decline of the Hoysala capital, the temple was neglected, leading to further deterioration due to lack of maintenance.
Now
Acts of vandalism, including graffiti and defacement of sculptures, pose a modern threat to the temple. These actions irreversibly damage the temple’s artistic and cultural heritage.
Vandalism and Graffiti
The increasing number of tourists visiting the site often leads to wear and tear of the stone surfaces, with some visitors inadvertently or deliberately causing damage. Lack of proper crowd management exacerbates this issue.
Tourist Pressure
Above all...
the Clock's ticking
Today, as with our lives, ‘Climate change’ is rewriting the fate of our heritage as well. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and extreme weather now threaten the timeless sculptures and intricate carvings that have endured for so long, at a pace quicker than earlier.
Protecting our environment is about preserving ecosystems which in turn helps in human sustenance along with the legacy created by us for generations to come.
Protecting our environment is about preserving ecosystems which in turn helps in human sustenance along with the legacy created by us for generations to come.
Please avoid writing on these historic sites.
Together, we can protect our heritage for future generations.
Together, we can protect our heritage for future generations.
