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.
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.
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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DID YOU KNOW?
Fact 9
Apart from fish, islanders have always relied heavily on their sole commercial crop: coconuts. Coir, copra, jaggery & desiccated coconut powder are just some products made from this versatile plant and then exported worldwide to earn critical revenue.