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Shubhada Chari

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Shubhada Chari
Shubhada in 2026
OccupationTeacher
Known forEnvronmental education
Notable workAntarang Mhadayiche (Book)
AwardsYuva Pratibha Puraskar

Shubhada Chari is an Indian author,[1] folklorist[2] and teacher,[3][4] who specialises in riverine culture[5] and folklore of Goa. She was interviewed under the title "Daughter of Rivers".[1]

Early life and education

Chari is a resident of Sal, a village in Bicholim taluka of Goa.[6] She pursued her field studies under the guidance of Goan environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar,[7] assisting him in documenting the basin of Mhadei river. In 2015, she was awarded "Yuva Pratibha Puraskar" collectively by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Goa and West zone cultural centre, Udaipur for her contribution to folklore.[8]

Career

Chari works as a school teacher and is a member of Vivekanand Prerana Pratisthan in Keri.[9] As an environment educator, she has worked alongside the Vivekanand Environment Awareness Brigade (VEAB), directing street plays highlighting various environmental issues including pollution[10][11] and wildlife protection.[12]

Folk research

She has directed numerous cultural programmes on Doordarshan Goa. As a vocalist and folk researcher, she served as a translator and research assistant to the author Heta Pandit for her book "Grinding stories of Goa".[8][13] Following her field research on the basin of river Mhadei and its cultural association she wrote a book 'Antarang Mhadeiche"[14][15] focused on the importance of the Mhadei river, in Marathi language.[16][17] This publication traces the river course from its upstreams in the Western ghats to its mouth on the west coast of India. The work highlights the history of river system and highlights its role as a lifeline that sustains local communities by providing drinnking water, fish, and transportation.[18] She has written and directed the musical programme "Nadi Vahate" that creates awareness about damming and diversion of river Mhadei. She is a singer and presented folksongs at various programmes.[19] Sunaparanta - Goa centre for arts hosted a programme titled "Grinding stories - songs of Goa" where she performed a play and sung the traditional "Oviyo" songs along with other women.[20]

Dr. Madhav Gadgil was the chief guest for publication of her book "Dhangar Stree" which highlights the status of Forest Dwelling Communities.[21] Chari documents the wild varieties of vegetables and creates awareness about the traditional way of cooking them. She shares insightful anecdotes along with the stories associated with such vegetables.[22] She was interviewed on Doordarshan Goa about her work in promoting Kaavi.

Books

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 "Daughter of Rivers | Shubhada Chari | Shakti | Prudent | 150324". www.prudentmedia.in. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "Patripujan: Worshipping through flora and fauna". The Times of India. 2 September 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Monologue Competition in Konkani on the theme 'Swaatantryaachi Panchhyattari, Desha khatirTarnnatyanchi Jabaabdaari' under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Swayampurna Goa initiative of the Government. | Nirmala Institute of Education". www.nirmalainstitute.org. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  4. ↑ "Women from rural Goa showcase wild side of local cuisine". The Times of India. 19 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Prudent Media Goa (15 March 2024). Daughter of Rivers | Shubhada Chari | Shakti | Prudent | 150324. Retrieved 28 June 2026 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ "Barking deer, barn owl rescued at Bicholim". The Times of India. 4 November 2009. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "ध्यास गोव्याच्या भूमिपुत्राचा - Marathi News | Dr Rajendra Kerkar Work For Environmental Protection In Goa - Latest Chaturang News at Loksatta.com". Loksatta (in Marathi). 1 August 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 "Songs that kept alive the spirit of resilience". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  9. ↑ गोमन्तक, दैनिक (11 October 2021). "किशोरवयीन मुलींनो जरा सांभाळून!". Goa News in Marathi - Dainik Gomantak (in Marathi). Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Street play fights plastic pollution". The Times of India. 5 June 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Joy of reading workshop at 'Bookworm'". The Times of India. 4 June 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "Keri's eco warriors stage play on environment crisis". The Times of India. 5 October 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Grinding Songs are a Reflection of Goa's Intangible Cultural Heritage - The Locavore". 4 April 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  14. ↑ गोमन्तक, दैनिक (21 January 2023). "'म्‍हादई'चे अंतरंग टिपणारी नदीवाली बाई; ज्यांचं पुस्तक वाचून थेट CM सावंत यांनी केला फोन". Goa News in Marathi - Dainik Gomantak (in Marathi). Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  15. ↑ वृत्तसेवा, गोमन्तक (27 January 2023). "Mahadayi River Dispute: म्हादई नदीवरील ही पाच पुस्तकं वाचली का?". Goa News in Marathi - Dainik Gomantak (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Mhadei as Mother Goddess intensifies current of devotion on Navratri's 1st day". The Times of India. 15 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  17. ↑ गोमन्तक, दैनिक (21 January 2023). "'म्‍हादई'चे अंतरंग टिपणारी नदीवाली बाई; ज्यांचं पुस्तक वाचून थेट CM सावंत यांनी केला फोन". Goa News in Marathi - Dainik Gomantak (in Marathi). Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "Study a must on Mhadei's biodiversity index: Expert". The Times of India. 24 April 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "India Foundation for the Arts ~ Quarterly Newsletter". indiaifa.org. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  20. ↑ Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts (7 July 2023). `Grinding Stories’ Songs from Goa: a poetic exploration of women’s voices. Retrieved 29 June 2026 – via YouTube.
  21. 1 2 "Gadgil raises pitch for rights of tribals, forest dwellers". The Times of India. 7 February 2015. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  22. ↑ "A hunt for Goa's wild 'monsoon greens': Foraged veggies that fed generations | Good Food Movement". gfm.akshayakalpa.org. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "अंतरंग म्हादईचे (Antarang Mhadeiche) Audiobook by शुभदा च्यारी (Shubhada Chari) | Rakuten Kobo United Kingdom". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved 10 June 2026.
  24. ↑ Chari), शुभदा च्यारी (Shubhada (17 May 2023). अंतरंग म्हादईचे (Antarang Mhadeiche). ईको बुक हट (Eco Book Hut).
  25. ↑ "निसर्गाची कन्या : धनगर स्त्री". गोवन वार्ता. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
  26. ↑ Portal, Tarun Bharat (31 May 2022). "साहित्य व्यापकरित्या पोहोचविण्यासाठी प्रयत्न आवश्यक". Tarun Bharat. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
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