Ganjad —the birthplace of Padma Shri Jivya Soma Mashe—is a village where Warli art continues as a living tradition. Carrying forward his legacy, many Warli artists in Ganjad still practise, teach, and evolve this art form through everyday life and community practice. Experience Ganjad at the ICH Festival from 20–22 February 2026. Meet the artists, witness their creative process, and experience Warli art—connecting directly with the people who keep this heritage alive.

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Perched in the Western Ghats, Jawhar unfolds as an extremely scenic landscape where misty hills, forests,waterfalls and flowing rhythms come together. Historically enriched by Jawhar Fort—the enduring architectural legacy of the Mukne dynasty , and shaped by the Warli, Kokna, Thakar, and other tribal communities, the region’s stories reveal themselves in sound and movement. —through the beats of Tarpa, Kambadi, Dhol–Dhak, and Gavari. The presence of evocative Bohada masks, worn in ritual and performance, transforms everyday spaces into living stages, that breathe life into Jawhar’s Intangible Cultural Heritage.
For travellers, Jawhar offers calm landscapes, warm community experiences, and a rare chance to witness culture that is deeply rooted in everyday life.

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Rooted in ritual, Warli painting began as a sacred practice by tribal women, drawn as chawk on mud walls during weddings and community ceremonies. Over time, this Intangible Cultural Heritage evolved—transitioning from walls to canvas—retaining its core styles and themes of folklore and community life — allowing the art form to travel beyond its villages and reach a wider audience. Initiatives like the Guru–Shishya Parampara workshop play a vital role in this journey, enabling the transfer of skills to youth, preserving traditional knowledge, and honouring legendary Warli artists

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The first month of the year has been truly eventful, with efforts to promote rural tourism reaching far and wide. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation’s unique initiative to develop cultural heritage–based experiential tourism in Palghar and Nashik is being showcased at the Anandabazar Tourist Spot from 16–18 January, fostering meaningful connections between communities, culture, and travellers.

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