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PM welcomes inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

PM welcomes inclusion of Deepavali in UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

10 Dec, 2025

Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos, it is the soul of our civilisation and personifies illumination and righteousness: PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed joy and pride at the inclusion of Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.

Responding to a post by UNESCO handle on X, Shri 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.

@UNESCO"

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… https://t.co/JxKEDsv8fT

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025
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