Pan-Indian ICH Inventory (Work In Progress)
About National Inventory
The National Inventory includes genres of different Intangible Cultural Heritage elements which have been extracted from the ICH applications submitted by practitioners and stakeholders who are contributing towards the promotion, preservation and safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of India from 2013-2016. This is a dynamic page which is regularly updated.
The scheme - ‘Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage and Diverse Cultural Traditions of India’ was formulated by the Ministry of Culture. The objective was to strengthen and protect the rich intangible cultural heritage of India. Beginning in 2013, the scheme aims at reinforcing the diverse cultural expressions that are necessary for the continuous evolution and interpretation of intangible cultural heritage in India, as well as their transmission to future generations.
List Of National Inventory ( 165 )
| Sl. | Genre/Form | Description | STATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aipan Art | It is the traditional Kumaoni Folk Art practiced by women of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 2 | Aji Lamu Pantomime | It is a Folk Dance of Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 3 | Alabida | Moharrum Songs of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 4 | Alibakshi Khayal And Pandwan Ka Kadda | A Genre Of Classical Singing Of Mewat In Haryana And Rajasthan. | Rajasthan |
| 5 | Ankiya Nat | It Is Practiced At The Sattra Community Of Majuli Islands | Assam |
| 6 | Atharvaveda | The Atharvaveda Is The Fourth Text Of The Vedas And It Describes The Procedures For Everyday Life | Maharashtra |
| 7 | Attaprakaram | Elucidation Of Koodiyattam Techniques In Written Form | Kerala |
| 8 | Bacha Nagma | It Is An Exceptional Dance Form Accompanied With Sufi Songs | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 9 | Bahurupia Performance | Also Called Impersonation, Involves The Techniques Of Impersonation. | Rajasthan |
| 10 | Batik Art On Leather | It Is A Technique Of Wax-resist Dyeing Applied To Cloth | Madhya Pradesh |
| 11 | Baul | A Musical Tradition Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 12 | Bhaderwah Tradition | Rituals Pertaining To The Worshipping Of Snakes | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 13 | Bhakhan | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 14 | Bhand Merasi | Theatrical Elements Of Punjabi Folk Forms | Punjab |
| 15 | Bhand Paether | Traditional Folk Entertainers Of Jammu And Kashmir Which Includes Actors, Dancers, Minstrels, Storytellers And Impressionists | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 16 | Bhari Gan | A Folk Theatrical Performance From Assam | Assam |
| 17 | Bideshiya Lok Natya | It Is A Folk Dance Of Bihar, Famous In The Bhojpur Region | Bihar |
| 18 | Bidroher Loka Gaan | Folk Songs Of Rebellion | West Bengal |
| 19 | Birha | It Is A Famous Form Of Folk Music Which Revolves Around Separation | Madhya Pradesh |
| 20 | Biya | Marriage System And Rituals Of The Communities Of Assam | Assam |
| 21 | Biyah, Bhaktimulak And Nisukoni Geet | Folk Songs Of Assam Sung By Women | Assam |
| 22 | Bonobibir Pala And Tarja | It Is A Ritual Wherein The Guardian Spirit Of The Forest Is Venerated By The Residents Of The Sundarbans | West Bengal |
| 23 | Bundeli Ramlila | A Cultural Tradition Of Narsinghpur Janpad Of Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 24 | Chadaini Gatha Gayan | The Singing Of The Chadaini Tales Of Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 25 | Chadhia-Chadhiani And Lalita-Sabar | Folk Dramas Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 26 | Chanchar | Kumaoni Folk Dance Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 27 | Chavittu Natakam | It Is A Highly Colourful Latin Christian Classical Art Form Which Originated In Kerala | Kerala |
| 28 | Chaya Nacha | Puppet Dance Of Folk Culture Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 29 | Chhapeli | A Kumaoni Folk Dance Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 30 | Chhau Dance Of Odisha | Masks & Masked Dance Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 31 | Chhau Dance Of Purulia | It Is A Form Of Chhau Dance In West Bengal, Also An Inscibed Element Of The UNESCO Representative List | West Bengal |
| 32 | Chhau Mask Making | Traditional Way Of Making Masks For Chhau Dance | Jharkhand |
| 33 | Chindu Bhagavatham | A Dalit Folk Theatre Of Telangana | Telangana |
| 34 | Chinj | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 35 | Chokri (Chakhesang) Nagas | Folk Songs Of Chokri Nagas | Nagaland |
| 36 | Choliya Dance | A Kumaoni Traditional Dance Form Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 37 | Danda Nacha | Folk Dance Of Dhenkalan District Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 38 | Dastaan | Also Called Dastangoi, It Is A 16th-century Urdu Oral Storytelling Art Form | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 39 | Deoal Chitra And Alpana | A Visual Art Form Of Drawing On The Wall And The Floor Using Rice Powder | West Bengal |
| 40 | Dhaku | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 41 | Dhamali | It Is A Devotional Dance Performed In Ceremonies | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 42 | Dhap Nach | It Is A Tribal Folk Dance Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 43 | Dhimaryai | Traditional Folk Songs Of Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 44 | Dhobiya | Folk Songs Of Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 45 | Dree And Murung | Dree And Murung Festivals Are Traditional Cultural Expressions Of The Apatani Tribe In Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 46 | Ektop | Also Called Taktor, It Is A Ritual Of Protection Against Evil Spirits. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 47 | Folklores Of Deepor Beel | Environmental Folklores Of Deepor Beel | Assam |
| 48 | Gamra | Kumaoni Folk Dance Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 49 | Ganda Baja | An Age Old Folk Music And Dance Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 50 | Gangaur Traditions | A Women Centric Popular Traditional Festival Of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| 51 | Geetru | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 52 | Ghazal | The Tradition Of Lyric Poem With A Fixed Number Of Verses | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 53 | Ghudka Naach | A Tribal And Folk Dance Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 54 | Guadiya | A Traditional Dance Form Of Bengal | West Bengal |
| 55 | Hafiz Nagma | It Is A Form Of Sofiana Mosiqui Tradition | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 56 | Hapu Gaan | Traditional Folk Song Of Midnapur Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 57 | Haran | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 58 | Hill Jatra | A Kumaoni Festival Celebrating The Plantation Of Paddy In Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 59 | Hirni Birni Lok Gatha | Folk Songs And Folk Tales Of Bihar | Bihar |
| 60 | Idu Mishimi Rituals | Funeral Rituals Of Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 61 | Jagar Gathas | Folk Tales Of Garhwal And Kumaon Hills Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 62 | Jangal Mahal | A Tribal Culture Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 63 | Jata Patha Ghanpatham | An Oral Subtext Of Vedas | Maharashtra |
| 64 | Jhangiya | Folk Songs Of Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 65 | Jhoda | Kumaoni Folk Dance Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 66 | Jhumar | A Traditional Folk Song Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 67 | Jun Beel Mela | A Heritage Fair And Traditional Kingship Institution Of The Tiwa Tribes Of Assam | Assam |
| 68 | Kachchi Ghodi | A Folk Dance Of Rajasthan Where The Dancers Stand Within The Cast Of A Horse And Perform With It | Rajasthan |
| 69 | Kaharuva | Folk Songs Of Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 70 | Kajali Teej | It Is Form Of Teej Festival Usually Celebrated 2-3 Days After Raksha Bandhan | Uttar Pradesh |
| 71 | Kajari Folk Dance | It Is A Folk Dance Of Bihar And Is Associated With Season Songs | Bihar |
| 72 | Kalanga Dance | A Tribal Dance Tradition Of Western Odisha | Odisha |
| 73 | Kalaripayuttu | A Martial Art Form Which Originated In Kerala | Kerala |
| 74 | Kanthgeet Of Kinnars | The Vocal Songs Of The Transgenders Of Delhi | Delhi |
| 75 | Kariyala | Folk Theatre Form Of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 76 | Karkan | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 77 | Kashmiri Sufiana Mousiqi | A Spiritual Musical Genre Of Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 78 | Kelakeluni, Danda And Chalti Ghoda Dance | Folk Dance Forms Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 79 | Khamayati | A Traditional Rajasthani Musical Culture | Rajasthan |
| 80 | Kinnari Vina | The Classical Music Tradition Of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| 81 | Kirtniya Natak | It Is A Form Of Maithili Theatre | Bihar |
| 82 | Kondha | A Tribal Culture Of Kalahandi District Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 83 | Kramadeepika | Elucidation Of Koodiyattam Techniques In Written Form | Kerala |
| 84 | Kud | Traditional Folk Dance Of Jammu And Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 85 | Kumaoni Folktales | Folk Tale Traditions Of Kumaon Himalayas | Uttarakhand |
| 86 | Kumaoni Holi | It Is A Historical And Cultural Celebration Of The Hindu Festival Holi In Kumaon Region Of Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand |
| 87 | Kusan Gaan | Kusan Gaan Are The Folk Songs Of Sikkim | Sikkim |
| 88 | Lai Haraoba | A Festival Of Manipur Associated With Meiteis, Celebrated To Please Deities | Manipur |
| 89 | Langa Songs | Folk Songs Of Langa Tribes Of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| 90 | Lok Natya Swang | A Popular Impersonation Folk Dance Theatre Form In Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 91 | Longpi Craftsmanship | It Is A Traditional Craftsmanship Of Black Stone Pottery | Manipur |
| 92 | Luddi | A Rare Folk Dance Of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 93 | Luka Katha | Folk Tales Of Kashmir | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 94 | Maatir Taan Bratachari | A Spiritual Movement Initiated In 1932 | West Bengal |
| 95 | Madhubani Painting | It Is Practiced In Mithila Of Bihar And Is Usually Done With Fingers, Twigs, Matchsticks, Etc. | Bihar |
| 96 | Making Of Rudra Veena | The Traditional Form Of Making Of The Rudra Veena | Rajasthan |
| 97 | Mandakam | Songs And Dance Of North Bengal | West Bengal |
| 98 | Mangniyar Lok Sangeet | A Folk Culture Of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| 99 | Mare-Gan | An Epic Singing Performance Of Assam | Assam |
| 100 | Marsiya | Moharrum Songs Of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 101 | Mayur Veena | It Illustrates The Techniques Of Playing The Mayur Veena | Uttar Pradesh |
| 102 | Mitti Kalakaar | It Elucidates The Techniques Used By The Potters Of Delhi/ NCR | Delhi |
| 103 | Mizhavu Making | A Traditional Form Of Making Mizhavu Which Is Played As An Accompanying Percussion Instrument In Koodiyattam | Kerala |
| 104 | Moirang | A Folklore Form Of Manipur | Manipur |
| 105 | Monpa Art | A Visual Art Form Of Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 106 | Nachni Dance | It Is A Popular Dance Of The Rural Community Of Jharkhand, West Bengal And Odisha | Jharkhand, West Bengal And Odisha |
| 107 | Narsingh Leela | It Is A Ritual Of Worshipping Lord Narsimha, An Avatar Of Lord Vishnu | Uttar Pradesh |
| 108 | Nattu Adi Murai | A Martial Art Form Of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| 109 | Nautanki | A Popular Folk Operatic Theatre Performance | Uttar Pradesh |
| 110 | Nazhu | A Festival Of The Pochury, A Naga Tribe Of Meluri Village | Nagaland |
| 111 | Nocte Rituals | Agricultural Lore And Rituals Of Nocte Tribe Of Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 112 | Odishan Ritual Practice | Ritual Practices Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 113 | Odissi | A Classical Indian Dance That Originated In Odisha | Odisha |
| 114 | Oggukatha | Traditional Folk Theatre Of Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| 115 | Ottan Thulla | It Is A Dance And Poetic Performance Form Of Kerala | Kerala |
| 116 | Paag, Pagdi And Safas | A Technique Of Tying A Headdress | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab And Rajasthan |
| 117 | Pala Gayan | It Is A Musical Tradition Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 118 | Pathhron Ka Mela | A Festival Of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 119 | Pinnal Kolattam | A Folk Dance Of Tamil Nadu Performed In Groups Using Ropes | Tamil Nadu |
| 120 | Pothi Ghara | Palm Leaf Notes And Scripts Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 121 | Povada Kathagayan | A Musical Story Telling Tradition Of Maharashtra That Enlists Miracles | Maharashtra |
| 122 | Putula Naach | It Is A Traditional Puppet Theatre Of Assam | Assam |
| 123 | Qawwali | A Spiritual Musical Genre Of Delhi | Delhi |
| 124 | Rai | It Is A Dance Form Of Baghelkhand Performed By A Man Impersonating A Woman | Madhya Pradesh |
| 125 | Rajbanshi Folklores | Folklores Of Rajbanshi Society Of Cooch Behar District Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 126 | Ramleela Of The Dalit Community | It Enumerates The Contribution Of Dalit Community In Ramleela And Rama’s Story In North India | Uttar Pradesh |
| 127 | Ramlila | A Folk Enactment Of Ramayana | Rajasthan |
| 128 | Rammat | A Folk Dance Of Rajasthan | Rajasthan |
| 129 | Ranapa Dance | A Folk Dance On The Stilts Prevelant Among The Cowherd Communities Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 130 | Ratha Saptami | A Hindu Cultural Festival Of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| 131 | Rawat Naach | It Is A Folk Dance Festival Of Cowherds Of Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh |
| 132 | Rivaayat | Moharrum Songs Of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 133 | Rong Khli | Also Called Tiger Festival, It Is A Major Traditional Festival Held When A Tiger Is Killed | Meghalaya |
| 134 | Salhesh | Ritualistic Festival Of Dusadh Dalit Community. | Bihar |
| 135 | Sammi | A Dance Form Of Punjab | Punjab |
| 136 | Sankirtana | Ritual Singing, Drumming And Dancing Of Manipur | Manipur |
| 137 | Santoor Making | It Elucidates The Techniques Of Santoor Making | Bihar |
| 138 | Saura Paintings | It Is A Style Of Wall Paintings Associated With The Saura Tribe Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 139 | Sawal Jawab | Moharrum Songs Of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 140 | Seraikella Chhau | A Form Of Chhau Dance | Jharkhand |
| 141 | Shamanic Songs | It Is A Ritualistic Living Tradition Of Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 142 | Shasthi Mangal And Shitala Mangal | The Dramatic Folk Songs Of Medinipur Of West Bengal | West Bengal |
| 143 | Shatpath Brahman (Madhyandin) | It Is A Prose Text Describing Vedic Rituals, History And Mythology Associated With The Sukla Yajurveda | Maharashtra |
| 144 | Shekhawati Paintings | It Is Remarkable For Mural Paintings Which Adorn The Walls Of Many Buildings, Including Havelis | Delhi |
| 145 | Shikalpan And Khousaba | Ritual Ceremony Of The Dead People Of Phayeng Caste | Manipur |
| 146 | Shivratri | An All Night Long Festival Regaling Lord Shiva In Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 147 | Singrai | The Folk Songs Of Santhals Of Odisha | Odisha |
| 148 | Sowa Rigpa | An Ancient Indian Medical System Conceived And Propounded By Lord Buddha In India And Later Enriched In The Trans Himalayan Region. It Has Been Developed And Incorporated In To Different Environmental And Cultural Contexts Through The Centuries. | Leh-Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir |
| 149 | Subhadradhananjayam | A Theatrical Aspect Of Koodiyattam | Kerala |
| 150 | Tangkhul Nurabi | A Ritual And Performance Of Manipur | Manipur |
| 151 | Tatvapada | Moharrum Songs Of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 152 | Tharu | The Cultural Traditions Of Tharu People | Uttarakhand |
| 153 | The Making Of Pena | The Technique Of Making Of Pena, An Instrument Used In Folk Music | Manipur |
| 154 | The Technique Of Shree Khol | The Technique Of Creating A Terracotta Drum Played In Devotional Music | West Bengal |
| 155 | Therukoothu | An Ethno Cultural Dance Form Of Tamil Nadu Performed On The Streets | Tamil Nadu |
| 156 | Thok Leela | A Folk Theatre Of Manipur | Madhya Pradesh |
| 157 | Tholpavakoothu | A Form Of Shadow Puppetry Practiced In Kerala | Kerala |
| 158 | Tholu Bommalata | A Form Of Shadow Puppetry Practiced In Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh |
| 159 | Tiwa Folk Songs | Folk Songs Of Tiwa Tribe Of Assam | Assam |
| 160 | Tuluni | It Is A Festival Of Sumi Naga Tribe Of Nagaland | Nagaland |
| 161 | Veeragatha | A Traditional Folk Performance Describing Bravery And Valour | Andhra Pradesh |
| 162 | Velip Tales | Tales From The Velip Community Of Goa | Goa |
| 163 | Waza | Waza Banjara Is A Musical Tradition Of Karnataka | Karnataka |
| 164 | Yakshagana | It Is A Traditional Theatre Form That Combines Dance, Music, Dialogue, Costume, Make-up, And Stage Techniques With A Unique Style And Form | Karnataka |
| 165 | Zadipatti Rang Bhumi | Also Called The Theatre Of The Jungle, It Is A Traditional Theatre Of Eastern Vidharba | Maharashtra |