Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
- Chhau dance
- Durga puja
- Garba dance
- Kumbh mela
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Garba is a traditional dance performed during the Hindu festival of Navaratri, worshipping feminine energy or ‘Shakti’. It was included in the 2023 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Option (a) is incorrect
- Chhau dance, originating from eastern India, encompasses narratives from epics, folklore, and abstract themes, distinguished by styles from Seraikella, Purulia, and Mayurbhanj. It was included in the list in 2010.
Option (b) is incorrect
- Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated primarily in Kolkata and other parts of India, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga over ten days in September or October. It was included in the list in 2021.
Option (d) is incorrect
- Kumbh Mela was included in 2017.
