Tata house, temple win UNESCO award

September 04, 2014 03:55 am | Updated 03:55 am IST - NEW DELHI

Mumbai’s Esplanade House, once the residence of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata empire, and the Shri Sakhargad Nivasini Devi Temple Complex in Satara are among the 14 projects from 10 countries that bagged the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards that were announced in Bangkok on Tuesday.

The awards recognise efforts of private individuals and organisations in restoring and conserving heritage structures and buildings.

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