The Intangible Heritage of Lucknow

In 2017, the INTACH Lucknow Chapter conducted a comprehensive study on the intangible heritage of Lucknow. The study explored various aspects, including costumes, cuisines, rituals, traditions, local festivals, dance, music, arts and crafts, vanishing skills, and the social fabric and communities of Lucknow. Awadh has always been one of the wealthiest regions in India, both in terms of wealth and culture. It was the cradle of Indian civilization, the target of numerous invasions, and a... Read More

Endangered Traditional Cuisines of Jaisalmer Region

In 2018, the INTACH Gwalior Chapter initiated a project to document and list the traditional cuisines of the Thar Desert. The culinary traditions of this region are influenced by various dry fruits, such as chilgoza, almonds, and raisins, as well as spices like saffron. The predominantly non-vegetarian Rajputs have impacted dishes like like laal maas, safed maas, khad khargos, and jungli maas. Foods that can be stored for several days and eaten without reheating are... Read More

Ganga: A Love Beyond Reason (2024) – Audio-Visual Documentation

Ganga Film (Poster) This year (2024), the ICH Division embarked on a significant project, producing a one-hour documentary film titled ‘Ganga: A Love Beyond Reason’, which delves into the rich cultural heritage of key, yet lesser-known intangible cultural heritage aspects of districts spanning Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. The film captures and documents these unique domains of ICH, showcasing the special cultural treasures and traditions along the Ganga... Read More

‘Kumbh – The Nectar of Faith’

https://youtu.be/Y70ls2BJK4k The film ‘Kumbh - The Nectar of Faith’ (with English subtitles) and ‘Kumbh- Asthake Amrit mein Snan’ (Hindi) was made by the ICH Division with filmmaker Himanshu Joshi. It was officially released during the INTACH Governing Council meeting held at the India International Centre (IIC) on 29th July, 2021. It has since won:1) Winner - World Film Carnival, Singapore, 20212) Best Short Documentary - Pápa International Historical Film Festival, 2022 3) Best... Read More

Publication – Oral Traditions, Continuities and Transformations in Northeast India and Beyond

Edited By Surajit Sarkar, Nerupama Y. Modwel Northeast India is home to many distinct communities and is an area of incredible ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity. This book published by Routledge, explores the shared cultural heritage among the highland and river valley communities of Northeast India and mainland South East Asia, including South China, through oral traditions. It looks at these shared cultural traditions and suggests new ways of understanding... Read More