A two-day festival bringing together indigenous tattoo artists from across India, The Godna Project aims to document and discuss the significance of the rapidly disappearing art of hand poke or godna tattoo making. It aims to present and call for the preservation of traditional tattoo practices in order to raise awareness and appreciation among the general public for this rich cultural heritage.
The festival is an opportunity for urban Indians to learn about and experience the nation’s ancient tattoo practices directly from the practitioners. The inaugural edition of the festival in 2022 featured tattoo stalls, talks, demonstrations, workshops and a photo exhibition.
Five artists represented different tattoo traditions at the festival-- Mangla Bai and Hanshi Bai showcased those of the Baiga and Gond tribes of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh respectively. Mo Naga spotlighted those of Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Lakhami and Kevala Nag illustrated those of the Ojha Tribe in Bastar, Chhattisgarh; and S. Janaki those of the Kurumba tribe of Ooty in Tamil Nadu.
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How to Reach Khuli Khirkee
The nearest metro stations are Saket and Malviya Nagar. Attendees are advised to travel by metro or auto-rickshaw as there are no car parking spaces in the vicinity. The venue is right opposite Select City Walk mall and is adjacent to Khoj Studios. The Sai Baba mandir, Khirki Extension is another landmark.
1. Wear comfortable cotton or linen outfits as the temperature ranges between 33°C and 18°C, and is pleasantly warm in October in Delhi.
2. A sturdy water bottle.
3. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate.
S17 Khirki Extension Road
Opposite Select City Walk
Next to Khoj Studios
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi 110017
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