16/05/2026
India’s culture is not limited to monuments and ancient sites; it lives in the everyday traditions of its people. Songs, dances, rituals, and crafts passed down through generations form India’s intangible cultural heritage. Like a flowing river, this heritage evolves while carrying the wisdom of the past, and its preservation ensures that it continues to nourish future generations. UNESCO has recognised 16 of these living traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The latest Bhavan's Journal (May 16-31) explores which are these...