Inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list is matter of pride: UP CM Yogi

Dec 10, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a moment of immense pride.

"Joyous moment": UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Dec 10, 2025

In a post on X, he said, "A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, marking the triumph of good over evil and...

"Heading towards being Vishwaguru": Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

Dec 10, 2025

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Wednesday said that UNESCO's action to inscribe Deepawali in the Intangible Heritage List shows that India is heading...

Glowing Recognition: Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity

Dec 10, 2025

The festival has been recognised under the "Social practices, rituals and festive events" domain, becoming the sixteenth element from India to feature on UNESCO's...

UNESCO includes Durga Puja in Kolkata on 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' list, PM Modi expresses joy

Dec 15, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 15 : United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday inscribed "Durga Puja in Kolkata" on the "Representative...

"Garba of Gujarat. For the world": Jaishankar after UNESCO declares it as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Dec 06, 2023

Following UNESCO's inclusion of Gujarat's Garba in its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the traditional dance is...