Ministry of Culture UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Posted On: 15 DEC 2021 6:30PM by PIB Delhi In an important announcement, the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention on Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative…Continue Reading

UNESCO declares ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ as ‘intangible cultural heritage of humanity’

UNESCO has inscribed “Durga Puja in Kolkata” on the representative list of “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. The decision was made by the intergovernmental committee of UNESCO’s 2003 convention on the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage during the 16th session held in France. Congratulations???????? #DurgaPuja is now inscribed on the #UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible…Continue Reading

After UNESCO tag, renewed focus on Telanganas Ramappa Temple

Last Updated: 29th October, 2021 14:11 IST Bengaluru, Oct 29 (PTI) Ramappa temple, a 13th century architectural icon and an engineering marvel that earned the coveted UNESCO heritage tag three months ago, was the highlight of the presentation given by Telangana government officials at an ongoing tourism and culture ministers’ conference in Bengaluru. A special…Continue Reading