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flag India has nominated Chhath Puja for UNESCO recognition, highlighting its cultural and spiritual significance.

flag India is seeking UNESCO recognition for Chhath Puja, a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, through a formal nomination process. flag Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the effort during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address on September 28, 2025, highlighting the festival’s cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance. flag Celebrated primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal, Chhath Puja involves four days of fasting, prayers at riverbanks, and offerings to the sun. flag The government aims to showcase India’s intangible heritage globally, drawing parallels to the 2021 UNESCO inclusion of Durga Puja. flag The initiative reflects broader national efforts to promote cultural preservation and self-reliance, with stakeholders preparing a detailed dossier for UNESCO’s evaluation.

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