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108 idols, 64 lion statues, 1,000 pillars: How West Bengal is building a massive year-round landmark for Durga Puja, a UNESCO cultural heritage | Kolkata News

108 idols, 64 lion statues, 1,000 pillars: How West Bengal is building a massive year-round landmark for Durga Puja, a UNESCO cultural heritage | Kolkata News

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In the structurally precise New Town, Kolkata, a grand architectural marvel is taking shape—one that promises to transform West Bengal’s biggest festival into a permanent, year-round landmark. For centuries, the spirit of Durga Puja has lived in temporary pandals. Conceived as a tribute to UNESCO’s recognition of Durga Puja as an intangible cultural heritage, this 17.28-acre complex is being crafted to be the world’s largest Durgaanagan. As many as 108 idols of various deities and 64 lion statues, representing strength and divinity – beyond worship, the Rs 262-crore complex will include a cultural museum, separate pavilions for Lakshmi and Saraswati, and a central courtyard capable of seating 1,000 devotees, making it a pivotal site for both tourism and regional heritage. Here are the salient details of the project: 54-metre Garbha Griha: The main sanctum sanctorum will rise to a height of 54 metres (approximately 177 feet), making it one of the tallest religious structures in the region. 108 idols and 64 lion statues: The temple will house 108 idols of various deities, representing the diverse …

Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security

Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security

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New Delhi, A delegate entering the Red Fort complex from Delhi’s Chandni Chowk side has to go through a labyrinthine set of security barricades before heading past the heavily guarded Lahori Gate area to gain admission to the venue of a key UNESCO meet being held in India for the first time. Month after blast, UNESCO meet at Red Fort goes on under tight security Security personnel, both from Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, keep a hawk-eye vigil on both the perimetre and inner premises of the Mughal-era monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. India is hosting the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from December 8 to December 13 at the fort. The meeting comes against the backdrop of the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed 15 people and injured more than two dozen. The 17th-century fort complex comes under the jurisdiction of the Archaeological Survey of India , and it has been closed for general visitors since December 5 in view of the event. …

UNESCO recognises Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage at Red Fort

UNESCO recognises Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage at Red Fort

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The UNESCO on Wednesday inscribed “Italian cooking” on its intangible cultural heritage list, a recognition that was witnessed in Delhi by the country`s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, who is currently visiting India. The decision was taken during a key UNESCO meeting hosted at the Red Fort here. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in a video posted on microblogging site X, hailed the inscription. This inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is titled “Italian cooking: Between sustainability and biocultural diversity”. “A cultural and social blend of culinary traditions, the element is associated with the use of raw materials and artisanal food preparation techniques,” the UNESCO said after its inscription. VIDEO | Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani served traditional dishes to guests at the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi last night, celebrating the UNESCO recognition of Italy’s cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage.#ItalianCuisine #UNESCO #DelhiEvents (Full video… pic.twitter.com/TIrUoQiZ6C — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 11, 2025 Italian cooking is a communal activity that emphasises intimacy with food, respect …

Watch: Deepavali added to UNESCO heritage list, 16th element from India

Watch: Deepavali added to UNESCO heritage list, 16th element from India

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India’s Deepavali has been officially inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a landmark session at Delhi’s Red Fort. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Deepavali to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Intangible Heritage List, saying the recognition reflects the festival’s deep connection with India’s culture and civilisational ethos and will further enhance its global appeal. In a post on X, PM 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.” Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also welcomed UNESCO’s decision. In his post on X, he said the inscription recognises Deepavali’s immense cultural, religious and spiritual significance, as well as its role in fostering unity and togetherness. UNESCO formally inscribed Deepavali on its list of intangible cultural heritage on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs …

UNESCO to examine 67 new nominations, including ‘Deepavali’, during ICH session in India

UNESCO to examine 67 new nominations, including ‘Deepavali’, during ICH session in India

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A total of 67 nominations submitted by nearly 80 countries, including India’s ‘Deepavali’ festival, will be examined during the course of the nearly week-long key session of the UNESCO on safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage that began at Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday. New Delhi: UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany during the inaugural ceremony of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.(PTI) The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) is being held at the iconic Mughal-era heritage site from December 8 to 13. This is the first time that India is hosting a session of the UNESCO panel. The committee will examine a “total of 67 nominations submitted by 79 countries” for inscription on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage lists, according to the Paris-headquartered world body. “More than recognition, these lists are a powerful tool for preservation — as the last weavers of the Poncho Para’i in Paraguay can attest,” it said. The ancestral and traditional techniques for the elaboration of …

UNESCO Meet At Red Fort Reflects India’s Commitment To Harnessing Power Of Culture: PM Modi | India News

UNESCO Meet At Red Fort Reflects India’s Commitment To Harnessing Power Of Culture: PM Modi | India News

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Last Updated:December 08, 2025, 21:33 IST PM Modi marks UNESCO’s 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session at Red Fort, highlighting Indian traditions like Durga Puja and Garba to 150 nations. India showcased its cultural heritage, from thematic galleries to performing arts, at the event. The session will also have galleries mounted in British-era barracks by the National Museum, the National Gallery of Modern Art, and others. (Sangeet Natak Academi/X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed “immense joy” over 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage being held at Red Fort and said this meet reflected “our commitment to harnessing the power of culture”. In a post of X, PM Modi said: “It is a matter of immense joy that the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage has commenced in India. This forum has brought together delegates from over 150 nations with a vision to protect and popularise our shared living traditions. India is glad to host this gathering, and that too at the Red Fort. It also reflects our commitment …

Delhi Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of UNESCO event at Red Fort

Delhi Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of UNESCO event at Red Fort

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Ahead of the UNESCO Heritage Committee Session, which is set to be held at Red Fort from Tuesday to Saturday, the Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a detailed traffic advisory. In view of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Delhi Police, in a post on social media platform X, informed that special traffic arrangements will remain in force between 8 am and 9 pm throughout the event period. According to the social media post put up by the Delhi Traffic Police, key stretches around the venue will experience traffic restrictions and need-based diversions, particularly along Netaji Subhash Marg and Nishad Raj Marg.  The Delhi Traffic Police also asserted that commuters may face diversions from Chhatta Rail Chowk, T-Point Subhash Marg, Shanti Van Chowk, GPO Chowk, Delhi Gate, and Hanuman Mandir Crossing, depending on traffic flow and security requirements. TRAFFIC ADVISORY In view of the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Intangible Cultural Heritage at Red Fort from 08–13 December 2025, special traffic arrangements will remain in force …

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar

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New Delhi, Traditions, languages, music, craftsmanship and other forms of intangible heritage are in many ways the most “democratic expression of culture”, owned by all and guarded by many, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday. Intangible heritage most democratic expression of culture in many ways: Jaishankar In his address at the opening ceremony of a key UNESCO meeting on Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort complex here, Jaishankar told delegates from various countries that in the “shared quest” for peace and prosperity, it is essential to nurture inheritance, build on it and pass it on to the future generations. The 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place at the Red Fort from December 8 to 13. This is the first time that India is hosting a session of the UNESCO panel. Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and India’s Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma, were present at the opening …

Jaishankar to be chief guest at inaugural ceremony of UNESCO meet on protecting intangible heritage

Jaishankar to be chief guest at inaugural ceremony of UNESCO meet on protecting intangible heritage

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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. | Photo Credit: Sansad TV The inaugural ceremony of the upcoming key meeting of UNESCO on safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage will take place at the Red Fort here on December 7 and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the event as a chief guest, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Friday (December 6, 2025). He was interacting with reporters ahead of the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) will take place from December 8 to 13 at the Red Fort. This is the first time that India will host a session of the UNESCO panel. “The inaugural ceremony of the UNESCO meet will be held on December 7 evening. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will attend the ceremony,” Union Culture Minister Shekhawat said at a press conference held at the Red Fort premises here. Besides Union ministers Shekhawat and Jaishankar, Director-General of UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of India to …