Madhya Pradesh now has 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites, with 15 sites in the tentative list and three in the permanent list. Ashokan edict sites along the Mauryan routes stand as India’s earliest written records. Chausath Yogini temples embody tantric traditions with their unique circular, open-air designs, intricate stone carvings. The Gupta-era temples which have included in tentative list includes Udaigiri temple in Vidisha, Nachna temple in Panna, Tigawa temple in Katni, Bhumara temple in Satna, Sakor temple in Damoh, Deori in Sagar and Pawaya in Gwalior. Madhya Pradesh has three UNESCO sites (permanent list) — the Khajuraho temple complex, Sanchi Stupa and Bhimbetka, both located in Raisen district. The state’s Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that recognition of these historical sites underscores the state’s dedication to heritage conservation and sustainable tourism.