List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in India

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UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage from India includes fifteen examples (all are intangible cultural heritage). [1] The latest cultural heritage included in the list is Garba, a tradition dance form from Gujarat. No examples from India were included in the "Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection" and "Register of Good Safeguarding Practices".

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The inclusion of new heritage elements in UNESCO's lists of intangible cultural heritage is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage established by the convention. [2] In India, Ministry of Culture is charged with preservation, promotion and dissemination of culture of India. [3]

India was added to the list for the first time in 2008 (at that time total three examples were added).

According to UNESCO, intangible cultural heritage includes holidays, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music and handicrafts were included in the list.

Nowruz or Navroz is the only object in the list which is shared by twelve countries. Navroz in India is celebrated mainly by Parsi community (Indian Zoroastrianian community). [4] [5]

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements

+ Transnational element

Representative List

NameImageYear listedTypeRegion/stateDescriptionNo.
Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre Margi madhu in koodiyattam as ravanan.JPG 2008Performing arts Kerala Koodiyattam or Kutiyattam is performed by Chakyar and Nangyaramma casts of Kerala. It is a performing art dates back to Sangam era. 00010
Tradition of Vedic chanting 2008Oral literatureWhole IndiaVedic chanting is chanting of Sanskrit mantras or pathas. It's is also part of Sanskrit or Vedic study memorization. 00062
Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana Ramlila Dasratha.jpg 2008FestivalWhole India (mainly North India)It is re-enactment of God Rama's life according to Ramayana. 00110
Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India Baniya Baniyan Dance at Ramman.jpg 2009Festival Garhwal, Uttarakhand It is a festival of Garhwali people of Saloor Dungra village. Not performed anywhere in the Himalayas. 00281
Chhau dance Purulia style Chhau Durga in Mahisasura Mardini form IMG 1044.jpg 2010Performing Arts West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha Purulia Chhau, Saraikela Chhau and Mayurbhanj Chhau are various styles of the dance. 00337
Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan Kalbelia dancers.jpg 2010Performing Arts Rajasthan Kalbeliya is a snake charming tribe. They perform dance on traditional music. 00340
Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala Mudiyettu at Kezhoor kavu 02-02-2013 2-04-33.JPG 2010Performing ArtsKeralaIt is a dance drama that enacts stories and tales of a battle between Kali and Darika. 00345
Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India2012Oral literature Ladakh It refers to the recitation of sacred Buddhist texts mainly performed by various sects such as Kagyud, Nyngma, Geluk, and Shakya. 00839
Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur2013Oral literature and performance Manipur It refers to naration of Vaishnava God Krishna's story through singing, drumming and dancing. 00843
Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India2014Handicrafts Jandiala Guru, Punjab Thateras are artisan cast of Punjab who makes brass and copper craft utensils. 00845
Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navroz + [lower-alpha 1] 2016FestivalWhole IndiaNavroz in India is mainly celebrated by Parsi community. 01161
Yoga 2016PerformanceWhole IndiaYoga is physical and spiritual practice originated in Ancient India. Every year 21 June is celebrated as International Day of Yoga. 01163
Kumbh Mela 2017FestivalCities of Prayagraj, Haridwar, Trimbak-Nashik and Ujjain Maha Kumbha Mela held every 12 year on rotation. 01258
Durga Puja in Kolkata 2021FestivalCity of Kolkata It is a festival of worshipping of Goddess Durga. 00703
Garba of Gujarat2023Festival Gujarat It is a form of dance and performed on festivals and occasions. 01962

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Notes

  1. ↑ Shared with Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey.

Related Research Articles

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Darpana Academy of Performing Arts is a school for performing arts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established by Mrinalini Sarabhai and Vikram Sarabhai in 1949, it has been directed by their daughter Mallika Sarabhai for the last three decades. The school organises a three-day Interart, the "Vikram Sarabhai International Arts Festival" at Ahmedabad, every year. It celebrated its golden jubilee on 28 December 1998, with the announcement of the annual "Mrinalini Sarabhai Award for Classical Excellence", in the field of classical dance.

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UNESCO established its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the aim of ensuring better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance. This list is published by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, the members of which are elected by State Parties meeting in a General Assembly. Through a compendium of the different oral and intangible treasures of humankind worldwide, the programme aims to draw attention to the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, which UNESCO has identified as an essential component and as a repository of cultural diversity and of creative expression.

References

  1. ↑ "UNESCO - India". ich.unesco.org. Archived from the original on 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  2. ↑ "Functions of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage - intangible heritage - Culture Sector - UNESCO". 2022-06-15. Archived from the original on 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  3. ↑ "About Us | Ministry of Culture, Government of India". indiaculture.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  4. ↑ "A brief history of Nowruz: Celebration of beginnings, assertion of identity". The Indian Express. 2023-03-25. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  5. ↑ Al Jazeera Staff. "What is Nowruz and how is the Persian New Year celebrated?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
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