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Detailed explanation-1: -Mumbai has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites with the latest inscription: the CSMT, the Elephanta Caves, and the Victorian and Art Deco Ensembles. With five UNESCO tags, Maharashtra leads the states. There is a total of 37 World Heritage Inscriptions in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and The Victorian & Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dholavira and Ramappa Temple are the latest addition to the list under the ‘Cultural’ category. There are two more categories - Natural and Mixed. Latest Update about UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 27th July 2021 – Dholavira, Harappan City in the Rann of Kutchh, becomes India’s 40th UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed explanation-4: -On July 27, 2021, UNESCO declared the old city of Dholavira as India’s 40th world heritage site. The site also became the first site of the Indus Valley Civilisation in India to be included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most popular Art Deco buildings are the Eros Cinema in Churchgate and Regal Cinema in Colaba Causeway. You can’t miss these two. In total, there are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mumbai.