#190: 15 Intangible Cultural Heritage of India

Details with maps

From Ramlila to Kumbh,

15 of India's Cultural Heritage are now in UNESCO list

Compiling them point by point with map

1. Ramlila

The traditional performance of Ramayana

2. Tradition of Vedic Chanting

Chanting of shlokas and texts from Vedas

3. Kudiyattam

Sanskrit Theatre from Kerala renowned for eye expression and gestures

4. Ramman

Religious festival and ritual theatre of Garhwal Himalayas

5. Mudiyettu Ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala

6. Kalbelia Folk songs and dances of Rajasthan

7. Chhau Traditional dance of eastern India

8. Buddhist chanting Recitation of sacred Buddhist texts from Ladakh

9. Sankirtana Ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur

10. Thatheras of Jandiala Guru

Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making from Punjab

11. Yoga Internationally renowned ancient physical art of India

12. Navroz Tradition of Parsi New Year (March 21)

13. Kumbh World's largest spiritual congregation at Prayagraj. Also held in Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik

14. Durga Puja Annual festival in honor of mother-goddess Durga, which depicts a wonderful combination of religion and art

15. Garba A traditional Gujarati dance performed around a centrally lit lamp