Stories From a Desert River
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On this World Environment Day, we bring to you stories from the banks of the Luni, a river unlike any you’ve imagined. Born in the Aravallis near Ajmer, it winds through the arid heart of Rajasthan, turning salty midway, sustaining life through underground aquifers, and vanishing quietly into the Rann of Kutch. It is a river that makes one rethink the definition of what a river should be.
In 2024, a group of fellows from Veditum India Foundation’s Moving Upstream: Luni Fellowship collectively covered nearly 500 kilometers of the Luni’s length on foot. This session shares stories from two of the fellows, Madhuri and Saurav, who walked 150 kms, step by step, day by day, through villages, sandy riverbeds, and unexpected pockets of life.
The walk allowed them to not just understand the river and its landscape but also connect deeply with the people whose lives depend on it. Through stories of the Luni and its people, the session traces the invisible threads that connect humans to place and to each other. Through storytelling and conversation with the audience, we will collectively reflect on questions of migration and belonging, hospitality and trust, serendipity and chance, and what this reveals about the human experience, whether you come from a quiet settlement on the bank of a river or a fast-paced urban center.
Speakers:
Saurav Vaishnav | Regen Resident at QLO
Madhuri Sharma | Architect
Date : 05th June 2026, Friday
Time : 6:30PM onwards
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