A look at UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage India list like Premier Modi asking for the inclusion of Chhath Mahaparva

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Sunday, September 28, about the acquisition of Chhath Mahaparva added to the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. He made this remark during the 126th edition of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Benefit’. According to Premier Modi, this government of India will help people around the world learn about the importance and beauty of the festival. “I am very pleased to inform you that the Government of India is also making a great effort related to Chhath Puja. The Government of India strives to include the Chhath Mahaparva in the UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. When Chhath Puja is included in the UNESCO list, people in every world in the world will be able to experience. India is especially the signatory of the Unesco Convention in 2003 aimed at protecting traditions and beliefs representative of community practices and knowledge systems mentioned in the intangible cultural heritage list. List of intangible cultural heritage elements in India UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage India list recognizes several Indian festivals that are as follows: Kutiyattam, Ramlila, Ramman, Mudiyettu, Chhau dance, Kalbelia folk songs and dances, the tradition of vedic chanting, buddhist chanting of Ladakh, sankirtan, Kumbh Melgh, Durga Pujhist or Ladakh Kolkata and Garba of Gujarat. In addition to this traditional buyer and copper craft of tools under the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru in Punjab, yoga and nowruz are also recognized by UNESCO. “Chhath Puja is a sacred party,” says Prime Minister Modi, PM Modi, made this important announcement on the occasion of Durga Puja Festival, which was added in 2021. Dedicated all over the world today celebrates Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha. He describes Chhath Puja as a special festival devoted to the Sun God, and said: ‘Our festivals keep India’s culture alive. Chhath Puja is a sacred festival that comes to Diwali. This big festival, dedicated to the sun god, is very special. “Chhath Puja is a sacred party,” says Prime Minister Modi, PM Modi, made this important announcement on the occasion of Durga Puja Festival, which was added in 2021. Dedicated all over the world today celebrates Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha. He describes Chhath Puja as a special festival devoted to the Sun God, and said: ‘Our festivals keep India’s culture alive. Chhath Puja is a sacred festival that comes to Diwali. This big festival, dedicated to the sun god, is very special. With an emphasis on the importance of incorporating Chhath Puja into UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, he added, if we give our cultural events such a global recognition, the world will also know, understand and come forward to participate. ‘