Introduction

India’s rich art heritage, encompassing architecture, sculpture, paintings, music, and dance, reflects its diverse cultural legacy. Safeguarding this heritage is essential to preserve national identity and cultural pride.

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1.Challenges to Indian Art Heritage

i.Neglect and Decay: Monuments like the Sun Temple at Konark face weathering and poor maintenance.

ii.Loot and Smuggling: Artifacts like the Dancing Shiva (Nataraja) have been smuggled, showcasing the vulnerability of heritage.

iii.Urbanization: Encroachments around historic sites such as Hampi threaten their integrity.

iv.Lack of Awareness: Limited public understanding results in vandalism and poor preservation.