New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Congress MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that it is a matter of "Pride" that the festival of Diwali has been inscribed on the UNESCO intangible Heritage List.

Speaking to ANI, she said, "It is a matter of pride for the people of the country that UNESCO has included our purest festival, Diwali , on the World Heritage list. People across the world celebrate Diwali , for it to be recognised on the world stage is a matter of pride."

Deepavali, the festival of lights, which is celebrated with vibrant decorations, festive gatherings, and spectacular firework displays across India, has long been a symbol of hope, light, and the victory of good over evil.

Recognising the festival's cultural and social importance, UNESCO has officially added it to it

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