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A WARLI WORLD VIEW A DIGITAL DOCUMENTATION INTACH DAHANU CHAPTER DAHANU, MAHARASHTRA By Phiroza Tafti Convenor INTACH Dahanu Chapter

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Page 1: Cultural heritage

A  WARLI  WORLD  VIEW

A   DIGITAL  DOCUMENTATIONINTACH  DAHANU  CHAPTERDAHANU,  MAHARASHTRA

By  Phiroza TaftiConvenor

INTACH Dahanu Chapter

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CULTURAL HERITAGE and TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE

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Warli Paintings‐”Lagna Chauk”‐ symbols represent the Warlis’ Universe

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Warli Art shows their relationship with life‐celebration with dance and respect for nature

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Hunters and gatherers  ‐> cultivators

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Warli ‘padas’ built around a well at the edge of the forest

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Warli huts made from natural materials

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Warlis have practiced and preserved traditions of the early agriculturists

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A Warli Family‐ Janu the painter

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Warlis working as farm labourers

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Warlis demonstrating their traditional dances

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“Waghiya” temples and totem poles of wood or stone to communicate with spirits and dieties

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Sustainable living is part of warli philosophy

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Warli paintings as murals adorning walls‐telling the story of their customs

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Hay and paddy stalks being carted and sold.

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Filming on location – daily life of artists

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Interacting with students who learn from first hand observation

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Hands‐on Experiential learning

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Students documenting for project reports‐ a different perspective

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Educational initiatives – digital documentation with broader context