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PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
Updated On: 10 December, 2025 02:27 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
UNESCO defines intangible cultural heritage as the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects and spaces that communities recognise as part of their cultural identity. These traditions, passed down through generations, continue to evolve while strengthening cultural identity
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UNESCO formally inscribed Deepavali on its list of intangible cultural heritage on Wednesday. Representational pic
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Deepavali to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intangible Heritage List, saying the recognition reflects the festival’s deep connection with India’s culture and civilisational ethos and will further enhance its global appeal.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “People in India and around the world are thrilled. For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will contribute to the festival`s global popularity even further. May the ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram keep guiding us for eternity.”
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