Almost every religion present in the Indian subcontinent has its own version of Deepavali. The diversity of Deepavali mirrors ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, ...

Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, recognizing India's vibrant festival of lights.

Diwali's annual five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or Divali, ended on Oct. 22 in 2025. Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its ...

Deepavali, India's festival of lights, has been added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The announcement, celebrated with traditional performances and ...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established this list to ensure better ...

In a moment of cultural pride, India hopes Diwali will become the 16th Indian tradition recognised by UNESCO as the ...

Deepavali, a festival rich in hues and harmony, has proudly earned UNESCO's designation as Intangible Cultural Heritage, ...

The internet reacted with pride after Deepavali was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List, celebrating India’s cultural legacy.

India has received a major cultural boost on the global stage, with Deepavali, the widely celebrated festival of lights, ...

Individuals participate in a Diwali prayer service, passing among one another a lit flame during an Aarti ceremony. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Individuals in Orlando joined together for a Diwali ...

A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: Attendees donned their best attire for the Diwali celebration at Ashley Park. Even the youngest family members wore handmade garments for the 5-day festival. (Jill Holloway/The ...