HDPT advocates UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Nallamala Sanctuary

A view of Gundlakamma River near Manikeswaram village in Addanki mandal of Prakasam district. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS

Andhra Pradesh State Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust (HDPT) has proposed collective efforts to achieve World Heritage Site status to ‘Nallamala Sanctuary – River Gundlakamma’ from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its outstanding natural and cultural significance.

HDPT Chairman Dasari Srinivasulu is presently on a nine-day awareness tour (Padayatra), which commenced on October 11, along the banks of River Gundlakamma to protect the water-body for the future generations and preserve its rich heritage. He identified several ancient temples and historic sites, including Chandavaram Buddhist Stupa, that needs immediate attention.