CM Mohan Majhi Urges Centre to Back UNESCO Tag for Puri Rath Yatra
Puri Rath Yatra May Get UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status! The Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has already submitted all the required documents and details for the UNESCO nomination. The Odisha government has now requested the Central Government to speed up the process and send the proposal to UNESCO for consideration.
The Chief Minister said that getting UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage status would give Puri Rath Yatra greater global recognition and help preserve its rich cultural and spiritual traditions for future generations.
Several Indian cultural traditions, such as Diwali, Garba, Durga Puja, Kumbh Mela, Yoga, Chhau Dance, Ramlila, and Sankirtan, are already included in UNESCO’s heritage list. If Puri Rath Yatra is also added, it will become another proud cultural symbol of India on the global stage. The recognition is expected to boost tourism, promote research on Odisha’s heritage, attract international visitors, and strengthen efforts to preserve the centuries-old festival.
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