Shubhada Chari | |
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 Shubhada Chari in 2026 | |
| Born | Sal, Bicholim Goa |
| Known for | Research on folk songs and folk stories of Goa. |
| Awards | Yuva Pratibha Puraskar (2025) |
Shubhada Chari is an Indian author, folklorist[1] and teacher[2] who specializes in riverine culture and folklore of Goa. She is a disciple of Rajendra Kerkar and Pournima Kerkar from their Gurukul in keri village of Sattari. She researched the historical and geographical aspects of Mhadei river and highlighted dams built by the Karnataka Government to divert the river. That's why she is often referred as "Daughter of Rivers".[3] For her contribution to golk culture she has received Yuva Pratibha Puraskar in 2015 and Sahitya Puraskar in 2022.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
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.[4] In 2015, she received "Yuva Pratibha Puraskar" by the Directorate of Art and Culture and Goa and west zone cultural centre, Udaipur.[5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Being a disciple of Rajendra Kerkar, she has worked with Vivekanand Environment Awareness Brigade founded by Kerkar. Along with the Brigade, she directed Street plays hilighting the Plastic pollution and other environmental issues.[2] She is also a member of Vivekanand Prerna Pratisthan founded by Pournima Kerkar.[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[edit | edit source]
- Yuva Pratibha Puraskar (2015)
- Sahitya Puraskar (2022)
Publication[edit | edit source]
- Antarang Mhadayiche
- Dhangar Stree
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/patripujan-worshipping-ganesh-through-local-flora-and-fauna/articleshow/70940231.cms
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ https://www.loksatta.com/chaturang/dr-rajendra-kerkar-work-for-environmental-protection-in-goa-1128060/
- ↑ https://www.thegoan.net//songs-that-kept-alive-the-spirit-of-resilience/49758.html
- ↑ 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