Deepavali Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Deepavali, the festival of lights, was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, announced at the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session at New Delhi’s Red Fort from December 8-13, 2025.
Key Points
- It has been inscribed under the “Social practices, rituals and festive events” domain and marks the sixteenth element on UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage from the Republic of India.
- India nominated the Deepavali festival for the 2024-25 cycle.
UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
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