HCF Welcomes historic recognition: #Deepavali has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
- Hindu Canadian Foundation
- Dec 10, 2025
- 2 min read
Congratulations to over a billion Hindus worldwide and the 1.5 million Hindus in Canada on this historic recognition: #Deepavali has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
Deepavali, the radiant Hindu festival , is not merely a celebration, it is a timeless embodiment of Sanatan Dharm’s values of truth, victory of good over evil, and the eternal light of knowledge. This recognition amplifies the festival’s global resonance, showcasing the spiritual richness and cultural grandeur of Hindu civilization to the world.
May the eternal ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram dharma, compassion, and righteousness, continue to illuminate humanity’s path for generations to come.
Another reason for joy is that UNESCO has recognized the festival as Deepavali, not the diluted term Diwali. The Hindu Canadian Foundation has been steadfastly emphasizing the importance of using the authentic name for a very long time. If not the very first, we are certainly among the first few to champion this rightful usage.
Post from UNESCO:
Deepavali inscribed as sixteenth element on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the Republic of India.
Announced at the 20th Intergovernmental Committee of the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi, Deepavali holds significant meaning for myriad communities, groups and individuals who celebrate the festival in their own ways – as one of the most popular festivals in India. Within communities, elders – inclusive of all genders – play a vital role as custodians of Deepavali and the conduits of intergenerational transmission, while the young adults and children inherit this living heritage.
Celebrated across India and beyond, the element provides livelihood support to creative communities and cultural practitioners who continue to enrich it through their diverse artistic expressions. These include diyas, electric string lights, candles, hathris, gharondas, torans/bandhanwars, deity idols and rangoli. During Deepavali, shops and markets see a festive surge – from sweets, snacks and dry fruits to ethnic wear, décor, gift items and jewellery – as the custom of exchanging gifts adds to the celebration.
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