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People of Baiga Tribe

The Baiga people have a distinctive, culturally rich lifestyle and heritage. Their appearance, clothing and even the way they interact within and outside their community gives them a unique identity. ICH project on the Baigas 2014-15
Aarti during Dev Deepawali, Varanasi

Dev Deepawali is celebrated every year at Varanasi, on the auspicious day of Kartik Poornima. It is believed that Gods descend on earth to celebrate this grand occasion, popularly celebrated along the banks of river Ganga in Varanasi, U.P. ICH Documentation project on Varanasi 2015-17
Pind Daan Rituals, Gaya, Bihar

Yajman performing pind-daan rituals on the Phalgu riverbed, Gaya. ICH documentation project in Gaya, Bihar ICH Documentation project on Gaya 2015-16
INTACH Heritage Quiz at the LBSNAA, Mussoorie

A heritage quiz was organized where 369 probationers (IAS, IPS, IFS and other allied services) participated as part of their curriculum(History module). First a written round of 25 questions was administered, followed by a final round for the 4 best teams.
INTACH-ICH Conference on Himalayan Heritage

The ICH Division, in collaboration with the INTACH Uttarakhand Chapter and the UNESCO C2C at the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, organized a National Conference on the intangible culture of the Himalayan region on 29th-30th Nov 2017.
Special Performance by Lepcha artists

A Performance by the artists from the Mayel Lyang Lepcha Development Board was organised during the INTACH-ICH Conference: ‘Himalayan Heritage: Community-led Economic Regeneration', 29th-30th Nov 2017, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun.
Holi Celebrations, Braj, Mathura

Holi being celebrated at Vrindavan’s Banke-Bihari Temple. The significance of Braj during this festival is because Radha-Krishna played Holi in their unique style and that legacy goes on till date. ICH Documentation project on Braj Region 2018.
Ganga Dussera at Garhmukteshwar

Crowd gathered at the Braj Ghat, Garhmukteshwar, for the rituals of Ganga Snaan during the Ganga Dussera celebrations. INTACH project as part of 'Namami Gange'- NMCG, Govt. Of India, 2019.
Different Food Items made of Rice, Assam

As part of a workshop on Rice Cultures encouraging inter-community dialogue on Rice cultures, traditions, experiences and cultivation organised by INTACH, Ambedkar University Delhi and IIAS Leiden. 3 different communities of Kokrajhar District were invited: Bodo, Rabha, and Rajbongshi.

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People of Baiga Tribe

Aarti during Dev Deepawali, Varanasi

Pind Daan Rituals, Gaya, Bihar

INTACH Heritage Quiz at the LBSNAA, Mussoorie

INTACH-ICH Conference on Himalayan Heritage

Special Performance by Lepcha artists

Holi Celebrations, Braj, Mathura

Ganga Dussera at Garhmukteshwar

Different Food Items made of Rice, Assam

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