India has proposed the inclusion of the Diwali festival in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced this in the Rajya Sabha, noting ...

India has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH ...

Diwali or the festival of lights is the most significant festival in India celebrated by millions of Indians. Diwali is considered a Hindu festival but also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs too.

Diwali, India ’s most iconic festival isn’t a one day traditional festival of lights, but a series of festivities with Dhanteras marking the beginning and wrapping up with Bhai Dooj ...

Walk into any Indian mall during Christmas, and you’ll see trees twinkling with lights, Santa hats for sale, and people humming carols. Schools hold Christmas celebrations, and offices grant a holiday ...

Those of Indian origin celebrate it with great enthusiasm.Let's glimpse into the ways that Indians married to an Australian or a partner from any other culture celebrate Diwali.SBS Hindi spoke to ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a popular Indian holiday that takes place between October and November ... We are dedicated to continuing our mission of building cross-cultural ...

Riot of colour Diwali typically runs for five days in ... If you’ve always had an interest in Indian culture, now’s your chance to wear a sari, learn a Bollywood dance routine, get a henna ...

It’s Diwali time-the festival of lights where ... it is more important to bring about a wide level mindset change. Amit adds, “Indian culture does not promote entrepreneurship, instead it ...

Diversity is at the heart of a Diwali theatre show which aims to celebrate Indian culture over the past 15 years, said one of the event's organisers. Watford Palace Theatre in Hertfordshire and ...

Diwali 2024: Public holiday in India In 2024, Diwali ... Diwali holds significant cultural, spiritual, and economic importance beyond its religious roots. Diwali bank holiday details Diwali ...