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

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This ...

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

Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, is the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list.

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

This inscription marks Deepavali as the 16 th Indian tradition to join UNESCO’s prestigious global inventory. It stands ...

With Deepavali added, India’s rich list now has 16 elements on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Five notable ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...