Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

• Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
• The decision was made at a UNESCO meeting hosted by India in New Delhi at the Red Fort.
• This marks the first time India has hosted a session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• Deepavali joins 15 other Indian elements, such as Kumbh Mela and Durga Puja, on the UNESCO list.

Why It Matters: Deepavali's UNESCO listing highlights its global cultural significance.