Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was illuminated in vibrant hues on Friday to mark World Heritage Day 2025 (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE)
Updated On: 2025-04-18 10:08 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The illumination highlighted the architectural grandeur of the Victorian Gothic structure, drawing attention from both locals and tourists
Designed by British architect FW Stevens, this busy terminus has been recognised as a prime symbol of Mumbai’s identity
World Heritage Day, observed annually on April 18, aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and historical monuments
The theme of the World Heritage Day 2025 is ‘Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions’. The day was started in 1982 by ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites). The following year, UNESCO officially adopted it
India has 43 sites on the World Heritage List and 62 more on UNESCO’s Tentative List
