Intangible Cultural Heritage of India - National Inventory

The National Inventory is an ongoing endeavour of the Sangeet Natak Akademi to consolidate into a common platform the archives and digital databases of India’s cultural heritage. This list, updated annually, consists of both inscribed and nominated elements. It is extracted from the applications submitted by the practitioners and stakeholders, who are working towards their promotion, preservation and protection. It is therefore an outcome of the participating bodies’ demand to get their respective elements inscribed in the Representative List of UNESCO. The elements in the list are part of a larger database culled from regional institutions located across the country. 

S.No. Name of the Element Detail (PDF) Consent letters (PDF) Image Video Other reference links
1

Henna

 henna_detail.pdf 4.1 Written Consent Materials from India Henna.pdf
2

Bali Jatra, Odisha

 Bali Jatra.pdf
3

BhairavYatra, Rajouri

 Bhairav Yatra.pdf
4

Chhath Mahaparv

 Chhath Pooja_0.pdf 4.1 Written Consent Materials_India.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1142
5

Aranmula

 Aranmula Metal Mirror, Aranmula Vallasadya, and Aranmula Vallamkali, Kerala._0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1140
6

Meghalaya Whistling Villages

 Copy of Bakhian Lynrah.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1138
7

Losar Festival

 Losar Festival, Ladakh Content.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1136
8

Rath yatra

 Brief Introduction Rath Yatra_0.pdf Annexure II Letters of consent for Ratha Yatra of Shree Jagannatha, Puri_1.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1134
9

Pandarpur Wari

 Brief Description.pdf 5. Community Consent Form.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1132
10

Narmada Parikrama

 Narmida Parikrama brief intoduction.pdf 03_CONSENT LETTERS & Resource Person List_NP.pdf
11

Mahabharata Koothu Festival

 Brief Description (1).pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1128
12

Lai Haroba

 Lai Haroba Brief Description.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1126
13

Gond Adivasi Chitrakala -

 Brief Introduction_0.pdf 03_CONSENT LETTERS_GACP.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1124
14

Bhagoriya Adivasi Nritya

 Brief Introduction.pdf 03_CONSENT LETTERS_BHAGORIYA (2).pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1122
15

Vedic Mathematics

 Vedic Mathematics.pdf Consent Form ICH Vedic Maths.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1120
16

Thrissur Pooram

 Thrissur Pooram_detail.pdf DESCRIPTION.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1118
17

Solapuri Chadar

 ICH-02-2027-SOLAPUR.pdf soziya letter.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1116
18

Sheherwali Cuisine

 Sheherwali Cuisine Tailored to UNESCO ICH.pdf Consent Letter - Sheherwali Cuisine.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1114
19

Raas Leela

 raj_leela_detail_pdf.pdf pdf.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1112
20

Maihar Band, Nal Tarang

 Maihar Band - Nal Tarang.pdf CONSENT LETTERS_MAIHAR BAND NAL TARANG.pdf
21

Digamber Jain Saint’s Aasharcharya (Food Practices)

 Description_0.pdf UNESCO ICH FORM 7 (1)_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1108
22

Cuisine of Nimad Region

 01- brief introduction.pdf 06 Consent Letter-nimad.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1106
23

Chithirai

 Chithirai_detail.pdf intach nomination 20260325_042336 (1).pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1104
24

Bhitti Chitra Paintings 

 Bhitti Chitra Paintings_detail_0.pdf New nagar shri 123 (1).pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1103
25

BhairavYatra, Rajouri

 ICH-02-2025-EN(7) (1).pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1100
26

Ahobilam Paruveta Utsavam

 Ahobilam Paruveta Utsavam_detail.pdf UNESCO Ahobilam Paruveta Utsavam Consent Materials.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1098
27

Agariya Loh

 1.5- Agaria loha- UNESCO ICH-02 FORM.pdf 1.4-Consent Letter-AGARIYA.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1096
28

Kutiyattam, Sanskrit Theatre (Inscribed-2008)

 16478844916616_4.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/751 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHGfu-wdVfw

http://kutiyattam.org/kutiyattam-kendra.html
29

Ramlila - The Traditional Performance Of The Ramayana (Inscribed -2008)

 16478845694149_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/749 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89dtCI4oNzU

http://indianculture.gov.in/
30

Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz, Nevruz (Inscribed)

 16478846546979.pdf 16473515611305.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/759 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NfrnoMO0Fs

https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/nowruzday
31

Ramman: Religious Festival And Ritual Theatre Of The Garhwal Himalayas (Inscribed)

 16478847324914.pdf 16480009487454.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/752 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNvPNwOvWOg

http://www.indianculture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage/
32

Chhau Dance (Inscribed)

 16478848113324.pdf 16473347896306.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/755 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3YLq7CVavc

https://jharkhandculture.com/node/105
33

Kalbelia: Folk Songs And Dances, Rajasthan, India (Inscribed)

 16478848908653.pdf 16473457874953.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/754 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGGmW5CQmdw

https://en.unesco.org/fieldoffice/newdelhi/ich_rajasthan
34

Mudiyettu: Ritual Theatre And Dance Drama, Kerala, India (Inscribed)

 16478849543198_0.pdf 16473516699710_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/753 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEWXi2SHodk

http://www.keralaculture.org/mudiyett/81
35

Buddhist Chanting Of Ladakh: Recitation Of Sacred Buddhist Texts In The Trans-Himalayan Ladakh Region, Jammu And Kashmir, India (Inscribed)

 16478850118527.pdf 16473517877110.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/756 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CvWZvoIqws

https://indianculture.gov.in/unesco/
36

Sankirtana, Ritual Singing, Drumming And Dancing Of Manipur (Inscribed)

 16478850873352.pdf 16473520405213.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/744 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaIr4jvY9vE
37

Thatheras Of Jandiala Guru: Traditional Brass And Copper Craft Of Utensil Making, Punjab, India. (Inscribed)

 16478851594110.pdf 16473521772852.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/757 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SXc7L9d0ds

http://punjabgovt.nic.in/
38

Yoga (Inscribed - 2016)

 16478853248616.pdf 16480286097896.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/758 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsfQBF6neJE

https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/yoga-01163
39

Varanasi - Creative City Of Music (Inscribed - 2015)

 16480289993553.pdf 16480024124095.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1066 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir8JrYywnD8

https://en.unesco.org/creative-cities/varanasi
40

Sowa Rigpa (Knowledge Of Healing Or Science Of Healing)

 16473664518883.pdf 16473664516712.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1064 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2M5Mo7hNAY

https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in
41

Kolam: Ritualistic Threshold Drawings And Designs Of Tamil Nadu, India

 16478855876442.pdf 16473665715578.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnEOswukISQ

http://www.tn.gov.in/
42

Music And Knowledge Of The Veena Stringed Instrument

 16478856787731.pdf 16473667054341.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1056 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkvycF6vwFY

http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/
43

Chaar Bayt, A Muslim Tradition In Lyrical Oral Poetry, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh And Rajasthan, India

 16478857389399.pdf 16473667839592.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1037 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aha5VWik_3o

http://upgov.nic.in/ http://www.mp.gov.in/ http://www.rajasthan.gov.in/
44

Chetttikulangara Kumbha Bharani Kettukazhacha

 16478858171869.pdf 16473668931286.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1057 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWox76GeKLk

http://kerala.gov.in/
45

Shadow Puppet Theatre Traditions Of India

 16478859052189.pdf 16473670002955.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1034 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6C3zEIcKsY

http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/
46

Sattriya Music, Dance And Theatre

 16478860037795.pdf 16473671713525.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1032 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-BRbZ2cEPw

http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/ http://assamgovt.nic.in/
47

Patola: Double Ikat Silk Textiles Of Patan, Gujarat, India

 16478860871318.pdf 16473673132960.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1030 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2pgll_0mig

http://www.gujaratindia.com/
48

Lama Dances Of Sikkim: Buddhist Monastic Dances, Sikkim, India

 16478861836873.pdf 16473674535991.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1028 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBjxCVc-mB0

http://www.sikkim.gov.in/
49

Turban Tying In Rajasthan

 16478863003344.pdf 16473675819608.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1058 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYSeuYjawvo

http://www.nationallibrary.gov.in/
50

Kalamkari Paintings

 16478864111389.pdf 16473678317291.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1059 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJssPEVO634

http://www.aponline.gov.in/apportal/index.asp
51

Rathwa Ni Gher: Tribal Dance Of Rathwas, Gujarat, India

 16478865102115.pdf 16473681591043.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGw9wb7_rnA

http://www.gujaratindia.com
52

Sankheda Nu Lakh Kam: Lacquered Turned Wood Furniture Of Sankheda, Gujarat, India.

 16478866051694_0.pdf 16473683373328_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnNYD-Tq2Os

http://www.gujaratindia.com
53

Qawwali

 16478867181225.pdf 16473685038808.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1060 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rhTO014GG4

http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/
54

Jangam Gayan

 16478868337712.pdf 16473685913695.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1061 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix5TfPlbcLU

http://haryana.gov.in/
55

Durga Puja In Kolkata ( Inscribed -2021)

 16478869101774.pdf 16473687754138.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/761 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az8SGiqk9-o

http://www.indiaich-sna.org/
56

Hingan: Votive Terracotta Painted Plaque Of Molela, Rajasthan, India.

 16478869652650.pdf 16473688588681.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGM96bnW_SU

http://www.rajasthan.gov.in/
57

Phad: Scroll Paintings And Their Narration, Rajasthan, India

 16478870533957_0.pdf 16473689671230_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtHUWcmLuNo

https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in
58

Nautanki

 16478871177315_0.pdf 16473692501997_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1062 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFZXmsOAVBw

http://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/
59

Ranmale

 16478872088247_0.pdf 16473693519545_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1063 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqAanMD58_8

http://www.goa.gov.in/
60

Gaddi Jatar

 16473699797652_0.pdf 16473699794268_1.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1054 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eADQEPyz4Es

http://himachal.nic.in/welcome.asp
61

The Festival Of Salhesh, Bihar, India

 16478873913423.pdf 16473701075518.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1009 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdy73d2E1xM

http://gov.bih.nic.in/
62

Nacha: Folk Theatre, Chhattisgarh, India

 16478874686685_0.pdf 16473701727039_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1008 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7AoT3faBik

http://chhattisgarh.nic.in/
63

Dashavatar: Traditional Folk Theatre Form, Maharashtra And Goa, India.

 16478875548291_0.pdf 16473702542107_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1005 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DIjn9ficU

http://ccrtindia.gov.in/theatreforms.php
64

Kumbh Mela (Inscribed - 2017 )

 16478876675208_0.pdf 16473705329263_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/760 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSM7MYwwgpU

http://kumbh.gov.in/en https://prayagraj.nic.in/tourist-place/sangam/
65

Tradition Of Vedic Chanting (Inscribed - 2008)

 16479723282362.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/750 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPcasmn0cRU

https://vedicheritage.gov.in/en/vedic-chanting-unesco/
66

Garba Of Gujarat

 16479735985428_1.pdf 16480004442499_2.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRg5rf3Zi88

http://www.gandhinagarportal.com/gandhinagar/events/
67

Deepavali

 Deepavali.pdf Consent Letters of Deepawali.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1065
68

Rangpanchmi's Gerr, Madhya Pradesh

 Rangpanchmi's Gerr, Madhya Pradesh_0.pdf Consent Letter_Rangpanchami's Gerr.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1084
69

Losar Festival, Ladakh

 Losar Festival, Ladakh_0.pdf
70

Meghalaya's Whistled Language

 Meghalaya's Whistled Language_0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1086
71

Aranmula Metal Mirror, Aranmula Vallasadya, and Aranmula Vallamkali, Kerala

 Aranmula Metal Mirror, Aranmula Vallasadya, and Aranmula Vallamkali, Kerala._0.pdf https://indiaich-sna.in/node/1085
72

Chhath Puja

 Chhath Pooja_0.pdf
73

Bali Jatra, Odisha

 Bali Jatra.pdf
74

Henna
75

Bhagoriya Adivasi Nritya 
 
76

Gond Adivasi Chitrakala
 
77

Lai Haraoba
 
78

Mahabharata Koothu Festival 
 
79

Narmada Parikrama
 
80

Pandharpur Vari
 
81

Rath Yatra, Puri