Deepavali added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List; PM Modi welcomes global recognition

December 10, 2025 5:33 PM

Deepavali added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List; PM Modi welcomes global recognition

Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held at the Red Fort in New Delhi. The inscription was adopted on Wednesday in the presence of Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ministry of Culture officials, international experts, and delegates from 194 member states. Addressing the gathering, Shekhawat said the recognition is a moment of pride for...

Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram’s teachings to fight injustice: PM Modi in Deepavali letter to Nation

October 21, 2025 2:59 PM

Operation Sindoor reflected Lord Ram’s teachings to fight injustice: PM Modi in Deepavali letter to Nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Deepavali greetings to the people of India on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the teachings of Lord Ram and India’s recent military operation, Operation Sindoor. In a letter addressed to the nation, the Prime Minister said that the operation exemplified the country’s resolve to uphold righteousness and avenge injustice - values central to Lord Ram’s life and message. “This is the second Deepavali after the grand construction of the Ram Temple in...