Unseen Lavani, Untold Stories Lecture/ Interactive Talk/ Presentation Venue: Centre d'Art, Au...

Unseen Lavani, Untold Stories Lecture/ Interactive Talk/ Presentation Venue: Centre d'Art, Auroville Date: 26 November Time: 5pm Step into the fascinating world of Lavani — a bold, beautiful, and deeply misunderstood art form rooted in matriarchal traditions. In this interactive session, writer-researcher Bhushan Korgaonkar takes you into the lives of Lavani women — artists who “marry their ghungroos” and live by rhythms that defy easy categorization. Are these practices empowering or exploitative? What lies between performance and personal freedom? Through rare anecdotes, stories, and songs, Bhushan unravels the creative and social worlds of Lavani — from the making of a song to the dynamics of performance. You’ll discover what a Baithakichi Lavani truly is, how women collaborate in this form, and the complex reality that exists beyond glamour and judgment. Join us for an hour-long journey through stories, songs, and reflections — followed by a 30-minute Q&A with the audience. Discover Lavani as you’ve never seen it before.