Saanjhi, Traditional Kalakaar

(74 min; 2012; HDV; English & with subtitles)
Director: Devika Gamkhar who will introduce the film

Screening will be followed by a discussion

Film on the art of Saanjhi and the artisans from Braj region of Mathura, Vrindavan and Govardhan who have been practicing this age old tradition. Focusing on three artists, also brothers and their relationship with their art, the river Yamuna; on age-old Saanjhi songs sung by girls who make Saanjhi out of cowdung in Govardhan