Which of the following are recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage elements of India?

Yoga

Ramlila of Ramnagar

Kumbh Mela

Chhau Dance

Dahi Handi of Maharashtra

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Question

UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements from India includes Yoga, Ramlila, Kumbh Mela, and Chhau Dance. UNESCO mentions the most representative Ramlilas are those of Ayodhya, Ramnagar and Benares, Vrindavan, Almora, Sattna and Madhubani. Dahi Handi, a festival celebrated in Maharashtra, has not been accorded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Therefore, only options 1, 2, 3, and 4 are officially recognized by UNESCO.

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1, 2, 3, and 4 only UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements from India includes Yoga, Ramlila, Kumbh Mela, and Chhau Dance. UNESCO mentions the most representative Ramlilas are those of Ayodhya, Ramnagar and Benares, Vrindavan, Almora, Sattna and Madhubani. Dahi Handi, a festival celebrated in Maharashtra, has not been accorded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Therefore, only options 1, 2, 3, and 4 are officially recognized by UNESCO.

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