UNESCO recognized Durga Puja as cultural heritage, celebrating the indigenous culture and rituals of the people of Bengal.

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UNESCO recognized Durga Puja as cultural heritage, celebrating the indigenous culture and rituals of the people of Bengal.

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Sat 05:25Durga Pujo is central to Kolkata's festive culture.Sub-event
Jul 1Durga Puja gains UNESCO recognition, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Bengal.1 source
- indiatimes.com

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Oct 15openthemagazine.com
Jul 1indiatimes.comGuptipara's Rath Yatra reflects Bengal's unique blend of Vaishnav and Shakta traditions