India, Dec. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S. No.
ICH Heritage
Year of Inscription
Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre
2008
Tradition of Vedic chanting
2008
Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana
2008
Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India
2009
Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
2010
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
2010
Chhau dance
2010
Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2012
Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
2013
Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India
2014
Yoga
2016
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz
2016
Kumbh Mela
2017
Durga Puja in Kolkata
2021
Garba of Gujarat
2023
India hosts the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from 8 to 13 December 2025 at Red Fort (Lal Qila), New Delhi. Its aims and objective are as under:
India currently has 15 elements inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The details of these elements are placed at annexure.
The core issues likely to be taken up during the meeting are as under:
Over 800 delegates from more than 180 countries, including Committee Members, UNESCO officials, experts, accredited NGOs and practitioners are likely to participate in this event.
Hosting of the said meeting offers several strategic and diplomatic advantages for India and strengthen its collaboration with UNESCO. The meeting will help the country by increasing its global influence and cultural Diplomacy & soft power, providing a platform to showcase its diverse heritage, strengthening international cooperation on cultural preservation and inspiring younger generations to connect with their cultural identity.
The event also provides an opportunity for India to lead discussions on important heritage issues and solidify its position as a global leader in cultural diplomacy.
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today
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