Durga Puja Heritage Status by UNESCO
Kolkata:
On Wednesday, UNESCO granted heritage status to the Durga puja festival in West Bengal, a move that has been hailed by residents of the state.
“Durga puja in Kolkata has just been inscribed on the list of intangible heritage. Congratulations India,” the UN agency posted on Twitter with a picture of the goddess attached to it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi further shared in a tweet by UNESCO, hailing the achievement as “A great pride and joy for all Indians”.
A matter of pride and joy for every Indian!
Durga Puja highlights the best of our traditions and ethos. And, Kolkata’s Durga Puja is an experience that everyone must have. https://t.co/DdRBcTGGs9
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 15, 2021
Suvaprasanna, Chairman of the State Heritage Committee, said the Red Road festival, which showcases the artisanal techniques in creating Durga puja pandas, has made many people around the world aware of its bronze majesty. means festival.
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