On World Heritage Day, &TV artists share their favourite Indian Heritage Sites

Every year on April 18, World Heritage Day is observed to raise awareness about historical monuments and sites and highlight the significance of preserving national heritages. On this day, &TV artists  Danish Akhtar Saifi (Nandi) and Kapil Nirmal (Tarkasur) from Baal Shiv, Pawan Singh (Zafar Ali Mirza) and Akansha Sharma (Sakina Mirza) from Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai?, Yogesh Tripathi (Happu Singh) and Charul Malik (Rusa) from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabi) and Soma Rathod (Amma) from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai  discuss their favourite heritage sites in different states of India need and discuss the need to maintain and preserve the monumental structures.

Kapil Nirmal (Tarkasur) from &TV’s Baal Shiv says, “Jaipur's beauty and history, whether ancient, medieval, or modern, are stunning. Jaipur was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its iconic structures, such as Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Govind Dev Temple excel in creative and architectural mastery. This huge recognition has stunned every Indian citizen, particularly Rajasthanis”. Pawan Singh (Zafar Ali Mirza) from &TV’s Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? shares, “As someone who grew up in Dilwalon ki Dilli, I take pride in its heritage sites. The magnificence of the Qutub Minar must be seen by tourists across the world. Delhi's India Gate is another popular site that is always packed with tourists from all around the world. Seeing the architecture of Delhi and other heritage sites like Humayun’s Tomb (Maqbaera e Humayun), Lal Qila is a once-in-a-lifetime experience"

Yogesh Tripathi (Happu Singh) from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan shares, “Uttar Pradesh is rich in heritage sites. Sri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is one of the oldest and most revered temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The old palaces alongside the Ghats offer a beautiful scene of unique architecture. On this World Heritage Day, I urge everyone to visit UP and experience its heritage sites". Shubhangi Atre (Angoori Bhabi) from &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares, “Madhya Pradesh aaye aur Khajuraho nahi dekha toh kya dekha?. The temples are worthy visiting for their sculpture and architectural symbolism in the Nagara style. On World Heritage Day, I want to appeal to everyone to not tamper with our great historical treasures, but rather protect them”.

Danish Akhtar Saifi (Nandi) from &TV’s Baal Shiv shares, "In Bihar, the Mahabodhi Temple complex is a popular UNESCO site to explore. Apart from that, Nalanda Mahavihara University has always caught my attention. A perfect memory of the time of the flourishing Gupta and Pala periods, Nalanda is an acclaimed tourist magnet in Bihar.” Akansha Sharma (Sakina Mirza) from &TV’s Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai? shares, “The historical monuments of Maharashtra must be in everyone’s travel list. The Elephanta Caves in Mumbai are a group of beautiful temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and I have always extremely content to visit the place. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus The Victorian Gothic Revival architecture stands out in the hustle-bustle of Mumbai and is a top favourite of mine in the city of dreams”.

Charrul Malik (Rusa) from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan shares, ““We all love the way Chandigarh has transformed into a modern city, but the fact that it also has some of the most famous heritage sites makes it one of my favourite go-to destinations. A visit to Chandigath is incomplete without visiting the Golden Temple. One must also go to Wagah Border to experience patriotic fervour. I strongly recommend everyone to also explore the recently declared heritage site - Chandigarh Capitol Complex, which is considered one of the most significant pieces of the architect’s realised body of works. On this World Heritage Day, let us commit to protecting India's heritage sites and continue taking pride in our history.” Soma Rathod (Amma) from &TV’s Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai shares, “Gujarat is a state filled with natural and man-made wonders. There are so many places that I love to explore again and again. But Rani ni Vav, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, and Dholavira are my favourites. This year on July 4, Ahmedabad became the first Indian city to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The old city consists primarily of the city's residential and historic core, sometimes called "Pol". Gujarat is a place with a rich heritage, which is reflected in its historic monuments. Whenever I read about Gujarat's history and valour stories, I feel extremely elated and proud”. 

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वल्र्ड हेरिटेज डे पर, एण्डटीवी के कलाकारों ने भारत के अपने पसंदीदा धरोहर स्थलों के बारे में बताया 

हर साल 18 अप्रैल को वल्र्ड हेरिटेज डे मनाया जाता है और इसका उद्देश्य ऐतिहासिक इमारतों एवं स्थलों के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाना और राष्ट्रीय विरासत को संरक्षित करने की अहमियत के बारे में बताना है। इस अवसर पर, एण्डटीवी के कलाकारों ने भारत के विभिन्न राज्यों के अपने पसंदीदा धरोहर स्थलों के बारे में बताया और स्मारकीय इमारतों को संरक्षित रखने की जरूरत पर चर्चा की। इन कलाकारों में शामिल हैं- ‘बाल शिव‘ के  दानिश अख्तर सैफी (नंदी) और कपिल निर्मल (ताड़कासुर), ‘और भई क्या चल रहा है?‘ के पवन सिंह (जफर अली मिर्जा) और अकांशा शर्मा (सकीना मिर्जा), ‘हप्पू की उलटन पलटन‘ के योगेश त्रिपाठी (हप्पू सिंह) और चारूल मलिक (रूसा) और ‘भाबीजी घर पर है‘ की शुभांगी अत्रे (अंगूरी भाबी) और सोमा राठौड़ (अम्मा) शामिल हैं।

कपिल निर्मल (एण्डटीवी के ‘बाल शिव‘ के ताड़कासुर) ने कहा, ‘‘जयपुर का सौंदर्य और इतिहास, चाहे वह प्राचीन हो, मध्ययुगीन हो या फिर आधुनिक हो, बेहद अद्भुत है। जयपुर को हाल ही में यूनेस्को विश्व धरोहर स्थल का दर्जा दिया गया है और यहां की प्रतिष्ठित संरचनायें जैसे कि आमेर किला, जंतर मंतर, सिटी पैलस, हवा महल और गोविंद देव मंदिर रचनात्मक और वास्तुशिल्प कला की मिसाल हैं। इस प्रतिष्ठित सम्मान ने प्रत्येक भारतीय खासकर राजस्थानियों को गौरव से भर दिया है।‘‘ पवन सिंह (एण्डटीवी के ‘और भई क्या चल रहा है?‘ में जफर अली मिर्जा) ने कहा, ‘‘मैं दिलवालों की दिल्ली में पला-बढ़ा हूं और इस ऐतिहासिक स्थल से जुड़ा होने का मुझे गर्व है। यहां के ऐतिहासिक कुतुब मीनार को दुनिया भर के पर्यटकों को अवश्य देखना चाहिये। दिल्ली का इंडिया गेट एक और ऐसा मशहूर स्थान है, जो हमेशा दुनिया भर के पर्यटकों से भरा रहता है। दिल्ली और अन्य ऐतिहासिक स्थलों जैसे कि हुमायूं का मकबरा, लाल किला की वास्तुकला का जिंदगी में एक बार जरूर अनुभव करना चाहिये।‘‘

योगेश त्रिपाठी (‘हप्पू के उलटन पलटन‘ की हप्पू सिंह) ने कहा, ‘‘उत्तर प्रदेश एक समृद्ध धरोहर स्थल है। वाराणसी स्थित श्री काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर भगवान शिव का एक सबसे प्राचीन और सर्वाधिक प्रतिष्ठित मंदिर है। यहां के घाटों के अलावा अन्य प्राचीन स्थल अनूठी वास्तुकला के खूबसूरत दृश्यों की पेशकश करते हैं। इस विश्व धरोहर दिवस पर, मैं सभी से उत्तर प्रदेश आने और यहां के धरोहर स्थलों की यात्रा का आनंद लेने का आग्रह करता हूं।‘‘ शुभांगी अत्रे (एण्डटीवी के ‘भाबीजी घर पर हंै‘ की अंगूरी भाबी) ने कहा, ‘‘मध्य प्रदेश आये और खजुराहो नहीं देखा तो क्या देखा? इन मंदिरों को इनके स्थापत्य और वास्तुकला, जो नागरा शैली का प्रतीक हैं, के लिये लिये जरूर देखा जाना चाहिये। इस वल्र्ड हेरिटेज डे पर, मैं सभी लोगों से अनुरोध करना चाहूंगी कि ऐतिहासिक स्थलों से छेड़छाड़ नहीं करें, बल्कि उनकी रक्षा करें।‘‘

दानिश अख्तर सैफी (एण्डटीवी के ‘बाल शिव‘ के नंदी) ने कहा, ‘‘बिहार में, महाबोधि मंदिर परिसर एक मशहूर यूनेस्को स्थल है, जिसे जरूर देखा जाना चाहिये। इसके अलावा, नालंदा महावीर यूनिवर्सिटी भी हमेशा मेरा ध्यान आकर्षित करता है। गुप्त एवं पाल वंश के फलते-फूलते साम्राज्य की एक परफेक्ट याद के रूप में नालंदा को बिहार का टूरिस्ट मैगनेट माना जाता है।‘‘ अकांशा शर्मा (एण्डटीवी के ‘और भई क्या चल रहा है?‘ की सकीना मिर्जा) ने कहा, ‘‘महाराष्ट्र के ऐतिहासिक स्थलों को हर किसी को जरूर देखना चाहिये। मुंबई के एलिफैंटा गुफाओं में भगवान शिव को समर्पित कई खूबसूरत मंदिर हैं और मैं इस जगह पर जाने के लिये तैयार रहती हूं। छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज टर्मिनस, जोकि विक्टोरिया के गोथिक रिवाइवल की वास्तुकला की मिसाल है, मुंबई के भीड़-भाड़ वाले इलाके में शान से खड़ा है और सपनों के इस शहर में मेरा एक सबसे पसंदीदा स्थल है।‘‘

‘हप्पू की उलटन पलटन‘ की चारुल मलिक (रूसा) ने बताया, ‘‘चंडीगढ़ ने एक आधुनिक शहर के रूप में खुद को जिस तरह बदला है, वह हम सभी को पसंद है, लेकिन सच्चाई यह है कि यहां कुछ