documentation
Onam Beyond Popular Imagination
What happens when we look at Onam beyond the familiar images of pookalams, sadhya and Mahabali? Pathonam is an invitation to discover the many Onams that exist alongside the one we think we know.
documentation
earthlore
Earthlore Fellowship 2026 Kicked Off In on June 5th
"Through my art and music, I want to give back to my community. So before the fellowship ends, my dream is to create something that I can take back home." - Rakesh E R (Earthlore Fellow 2026) On June 5th, 2026, the second cohort of the Earthlore Fellowship
documentation
Step Into Kerala’s Living Past: ARPO's SAGA series with Manu S Pillai
Each episode of SAGA series, hosted by Manu S Pillai is designed to be accessible, reflective, and rooted in real conversations with people who carry history forward in different ways.
collaboration
We’re Building Ethical Foundation for AI in Heritage
The projects ARPO Earthlore and ARPO LoreKeepers are crucial for the age of AI. They create the ethical blueprint by demanding consent and fighting bias, ensuring future heritage AI is built on fairness.
Mannan Community’s Journey into Premium Heritage Tourism
Mannan community leaders explore Kochi’s premium heritage and sustainable tourism models, drawing insights for tribal culture-based premium tourism
documentation
ARPO's Earthlore Documentaries Make Their Mark: Now Part of MA Syllabus!
We have some incredibly exciting news to share at ARPO! Our "Earthlore Documentaries" series, a project dedicated to showcasing the rich cultural heritage and unique traditions of indigenous communities, has achieved a significant milestone. Two of our documentaries focusing on the Mannan tribe have been officially included in
Paliya Nritham : Episodes Released
In this series, meet the artists of Vellayankanni Paliya Parambaragatha Nritham, a team preserving tradition through every rhythm and verse. From marriage songs to harvest rituals, each episode offers an intimate look into the cultural and ecological knowledge encoded in these art forms.
earthlore
Have you watched these documentaries from Earthlore?
Since initiating our collaboration with the Mannan and Paliyar tribal communities of Thekkady, Idukki, we have produced a compelling series of documentaries on the cultural heritage of these two communities. These films are a key component of our ongoing Earthlore Documentation Project, supported by the Samāgata Foundation. Here are the
Tribal
ARPO’s Documentary on Kota Tribe Screened at IDFFK
The screening comes as a recognition of ARPO’s continued efforts to amplify indigenous voices and preserve tribal cultural heritage through impactful documentary storytelling.