Cultural Mapping of the Warli community

The Dahanu Chapter undertook a study to document the Intangible cultural heritage of the tribal people of Warli in order to identify the exact nature of the linkages between the tribal cultures with the surrounding environment. Under the supervision of the chapter convenor Phiroza Tafti, the project unfolded with rich research inputs by Pallavi Ganju. The Warli are a tribe spread over Bombay, Nashik and Palghar Districts of Maharashtra and the Dangs and Valsad districts of Gujarat. The... Read More

Cultural Mapping of the Santhals, Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Chapter through their project sought to unfold the hidden secrets and truths of the culture of Santhals. Documenting the seven dances of Jharkhand like Daantha, Sarpha, Dasai, Dhonger, Singrai, Langre, Rinjha The project has crossed several stages during which the oral traditions of transforming the culture has come across that has been the primary tool of the Santhals. The Santhal Habitat pattern, food habits, musical instruments and ornaments used and the culture and... Read More

Cultural Mapping of Daman

The entire region comprising Union Territories of Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli has a distinct Portuguese style. About 450 years of Portuguese interaction with Asia mainly spread along the Indian coasts has left an inimitable legacy in these Union Territories. This Indo-Portuguese cultural fusion is still carried on by small groups found in the region. Daman, spread over 102 sq km, lies on the Gujarat coast just south of Valsad. Although surrounded on three sides by the state of... Read More

Cultural Mapping of Dadra & Nagar Haveli

On a commissioning by the Government of Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, a documentation project on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Union territories of Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli was taken up. The project incorporates the knowledge, skills and practices in which local communities of the region are involved. With an area of 491 sq. Km, the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli is located on the western coast of India, surrounded by Gujarat and Maharashtra.... Read More

Cultural Mapping of Diu

On a commissioning by the Government of Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, a documentation project on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Union territories of Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli was taken up. The project incorporates the knowledge, skills and practices in which local communities of the region are involved. Diu Island, situated at sea level, covers a total area of 38.8 sq km. Situated off the southern tip of Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat; it is separated from... Read More