Welcome to a one-of-a-kind digital window into the Lakshadweep, India’s smallest Union Territory.

Here, we bring you intimate portraits of life in the archipelago, covering everything from the unique skills of pole-and-line tuna fishers to the awe-inducing thousand-year-old coral formations that cradle these islands.

Dive into decades of scientific and archival research, learn about Lakshadweep’s rich but vanishing cultural practices, and understand how these remarkable islands are navigating the delicate balance between preservation and progress in a rapidly changing world.

 

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The Natural World of Lakshadweep

Explore Lakshadweep’s stunning biodiversity, ranging from its interesting terrestrial features to the 
diversity within its coral reefs. Learn more about the archipelago’s ecosystem, its geological traits, 
and the intricate relationship between its flora, fauna and human inhabitants.

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Preserving more than fish

In the simple, daily practices of catching, cutting, smoking, and drying, the islands preserve not just tuna, but a way of life that connects their past to their present.

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Fishing for sustainability

Sustainable fishing practices, like the skipjack fishery of Lakshadweep, are necessary for a balance between long-term profitability and ecosystem health.

The Historical World of Lakshadweep

Read about the islands’ rich maritime heritage, traditional practices, and socio-cultural evolution 
over centuries. This section comprises valuable historical perspectives, oral histories, 
and write-ups covering vanishing customs and knowledge systems.

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Broadcast away

In an age of instant digital communication, Lakshadweep holds onto a communication method that seems plucked straight from a bygone era.

The Changing World of Lakshadweep

We examine how these islands are transforming in the face of modernization and climate change. 
Through scientific research, personal narratives, and documentary evidence, we track the 
environmental, social, and cultural changes shaping Lakshadweep’s future.

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Democracy at sea

Politics in Lakshadweep has evolved from a quiet affair to a full-blown performance, complete with its own unique flair.

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Current temperature in Lakshadweep
Kavaratti
9:04 am, Apr 3, 2025
temperature icon 29°C
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Humidity 70 %
Pressure 1013 mb
Wind 5 mph
Wind Gust Wind Gust: 5 mph
Clouds Clouds: 53%

Essential Readings

DID YOU KNOW?

Fact 1

Gold coins belonging to Roman emperors of the 1st and 2nd centuries were discovered by a child playing on Kadmat Island in 1946. This confirmed that foreigners visited the Lakshadweep long before its permanent colonization in the 9th and 10th Centuries AD.