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

2. CULTURAL HERITAGE and TRADITIONAL
KNOWLEDGE

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

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

5. Hunters and gatherers ‐> cultivators

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

7. Warli huts made from natural materials

8. Warlis have practiced and preserved
traditions of the early agriculturists

9. A Warli Family‐ Janu the painter

10. Warlis working as farm labourers

11. Warlis demonstrating their traditional dances

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

13. Sustainable living is part of warli philosophy

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

15. Hay and paddy stalks being carted and sold.

16. Filming on location – daily life of artists

17. Interacting with students who learn from first
hand observation

18. Hands‐on Experiential learning

19. Students documenting for project reports‐ a
different perspective

20. Educational initiatives – digital
documentation with broader context