On Dec 6, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage inscribed ‘Garba of Gujarat’ on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 18th session, taking place in Kasane, Botswana., A ritualistic and devotional dance performed throughout the State of Gujarat, and across India, Garba is celebrated for nine days during the festival of Navaratri. The festival is dedicated to the worship of the feminine energy or Shakti., Durga Puja, a major Hindu festival celebrated with grandeur, was recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. This festival is deeply rooted in West Bengal's cultural fabric., Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings, was recognised by the UN agency as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This acknowledgment underscores the cultural and spiritual significance of Kumbh Mela on a global scale., In 2016, Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration, was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. It is celebrated by the small and well-connected Parsi community of India., The philosophy behind the ancient Indian practice of yoga has influenced various aspects of how society in India functions, whether it be about areas such as health and medicine or education and the arts., The Thathera (literally meaning 'the beater', also known as Thathrias) is a Hindu and Sikh artisan caste in India, whose traditional occupation is the making of brass and copper utensils. In 2014, the craft of the Thathera community of Jandiala Guru was included in the UNESCO list., Sankirtana encompasses an array of arts performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of the Vaishnava people of the Manipur plains. Sankirtana practices centre on the temple, where performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through song and dance., Other Indian cultural traditions on the list include the Chhau Dance, Ramman ritual, Ramlila, Kutiyattam and Mudiyettu.