The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded successfully today at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, bringing together cultural ministers, practitioners and experts from across the globe. The week-long gathering reviewed nominations, discussed safeguarding strategies and reaffirmed international cooperation to preserve…
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Vice-President Hails UNESCO Inscription of Deepavali
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan welcomed UNESCO’s decision to inscribe Deepavali (Diwali) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling the move “a profound moment of pride for every Indian.” The Vice-President made the remarks in a social media post shared on December 10,…
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Diwali Laxmi Puja 2025: Date, Muhurat & Complete Puja Vidhi
New Delhi: Diwali — the Festival of Lights — reaches its spiritual high on Lakshmi Puja day. For 2025, devotees observe Laxmi Puja on October 20, 2025, with the Amavasya tithi beginning at 3:44 PM on October 20 and ending at 5:54 PM on October 21. The principal Lakshmi Puja…