Shubhada Chari is an Indian author, folklorist[1] and teacher[2] who focuses on writing and documentation of rivers of Goa. She has been referred to as "Daughter of Rivers"[3] and received Yuva Pratibha Puraskar (2025), Sahitya Puraskar (2022) for her contribution in the feild of folkculture.[4]
Early life
Chari is a resident of Sal, a village in Bicholim taluka of Goa. As a student she possssed the understanding about the nature under the guidance of Rajendra Kerkar. She has visited the basin of the river right from itd starting from its origin.[5] In 2015, she received "Yuva Pratibha Puraskar" by the Directorate of Art and Culture and Goa and west zone cultural centre, Udaipur.[4]
Career
Chari is a teacher and a member of Vivekanand Prerna Pratisthan baed at Keri village of Sattari.[6] She has directed cultural programmes on Doordarshan Goa. As a vocalist and folk researcher she possesses knowlege about the lifestyle and local language. She has served as a translator and research assistant to the author Heta Pandit for the book "Griding Stories of Goa".[7][8] She has also researched and documented the forest dwelling "Dhangar" community of Goa. She subsequently wrote a book titled "Dhangar Stree" where she showed the life of a moman belonging to the Dhanagar Community. Dr. Madhav Gadgil was the Chief Guest for publication of this book.[9]
Awards
- Yuva Pratibha Puraskar (2015)
- Sahitya Puraskar (2020)
Publication
- Antarang Mhadayiche
- Dhangar Stree
References
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/patripujan-worshipping-ganesh-through-local-flora-and-fauna/articleshow/70940231.cms
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/women-from-rural-goa-showcase-wild-side-of-local-cuisine/articleshow/94288095.cms
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__5WldmYjt0
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.thegoan.net//songs-that-kept-alive-the-spirit-of-resilience/49758.html
- ↑ https://www.loksatta.com/chaturang/dr-rajendra-kerkar-work-for-environmental-protection-in-goa-1128060/
- ↑ https://dainikgomantak.esakal.com/goa/apoorva-prabhus-advice-to-teenage-girls-in-school-college-sad98
- ↑ https://www.thegoan.net//songs-that-kept-alive-the-spirit-of-resilience/49758.html
- ↑ https://thelocavore.in/2024/04/04/grinding-songs-are-a-reflection-of-goas-intangible-cultural-heritage/
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/gadgil-raises-pitch-for-rights-of-tribals-forest-dwellers/articleshow/46150038.cms