Which dance form of India has been inscribed into UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Garba of Gujarat was inscribed into UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023. Garba is a traditional folk dance performed during the Navratri festival, featuring rhythmic movements around a central lit lamp or image of the goddess. It represents the cycle of life and the divine feminine energy. While Kathakali (Kerala) and Odissi (Odisha) are classical Indian dance forms recognized within India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Bhangra is a popular Punjabi folk dance, only Garba has received this specific UNESCO recognition among the options listed.