Tag: cultural heritage

The world famous Durga Puja of Bengal has been given the status of cultural heritage by UNESCO. The Cultural Unit of the United Nations (UNESCO) on Wednesday announced the inclusion of Durga Puja in Bengal in the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. On behalf of India, UNESCO had demanded to give heritage status to Durga Puja. It has been approved by UNESCO. Durga Puja will now be recognized globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed happiness over this announcement of UNESCO and congratulated the people of the country and Bengal for this. On the other hand, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that it is a proud moment for every Bengali. Durga Puja is more than worship for us. It's a feeling for us. At the same t...