Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 28, talked about getting Chhath Mahaparva added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. He made this remark during 126th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat.’

According to PM Modi, this Government of India move will help people all over the world learn about the festival's importance and beauty. “I am very happy to inform you that the Government of India is also engaged in a major endeavour connected with Chhath Puja. The Government of India is striving to include the Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. When Chhath Puja is included in the UNESCO list , people in every corner of the world will be able to experience its grandeur and divinity,” ANI quoted PM Modi as saying.

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