After Navroz, Durga Puja, Ramayan, and Kumbh Mela, UNESCO has added the Hindu festival of Diwali to its Intangible Heritage List. Intangible cultural heritage includes the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects, and spaces that communities see as part of their cultural identity. Passed down over generations, this heritage evolves, strengthening cultural identity and appreciation of diversity.

PM Modi calls Deepavali soul of civilization

Highlighting how the festival stands closely linked to India's culture and ethos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the addition would contribute to the festival's global popularity.

In a post on X, he said, "People in India and around the world are thrilled. For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is t

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