Frequently
Asked Questions
Aranyani is an ecological restoration and creative arts initiative rooted in community. Our stories are influenced by the natural patterns that shape life, through an intersection of mythology with biology. From folklore and rituals to ecology and science, we seek to uncover the connections that have guided human understanding for generations.
At Aranyani, we seek to reconnect with the earth, relearn its ways, and question what we’ve been taught to ultimately decolonize our minds. It is a space to pause, reconnect, build a legacy of reverence that we are not separate from nature but a part of it.
Aranyani Life is a storytelling platform, not a traditional news outlet. We focus on long-form narratives that interweave ecology, mythology, culture, and science, rather than daily news reporting.
Unlike environmental news sites that report events, policies, or breaking ecological headlines, Aranyani Life explores how humans relate to nature through myths, rituals, science, and landscape narratives. Our emphasis is on context, connection, and cultural storytelling while staying rooted in current affairs.
It is led by Founder & Creative Director Tara Lal, who brings years of conservation experience, and supported by a team of editors, designers, and conservationists.
Stories at Aranyani Life are chosen based on their ability to connect ecology with culture and mythology, and to offer meaningful perspectives on how humans relate to the natural world. They are researched with attention to ecological insights, cultural traditions, folklore, science, and first hand field knowledge.
Yes — while Aranyani Life emphasizes storytelling, its narratives draw on research, cultural knowledge, ecological science, and historical context.
Aranyani Earth is the on-ground conservation and ecological restoration initiative connected to Aranyani Life. It works to protect natural heritage by restoring land and water systems, partnering with communities, and combining scientific and traditional ecological knowledge.
Aranyani Earth is the practical, field-based counterpart of Aranyani Life’s storytelling. While the platform shares stories and ideas for ecological connection that are grounded in our fieldwork, Aranyani Earth implements restoration projects and community engagement in real landscapes.
Yes through Aranyani Earth, the organisation collaborates with local communities, uses traditional ecological knowledge, and partners with stakeholders to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity.
You can join the Aranyani Life community by following us on instagram @AranyaniLife.
You can reach out to us at: community@aranyanilife.com
The Aranyani Pavilion is a monumental, spiral-shaped walkthrough installation set within the gardens of Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. It is designed as a public space installation where art, ecology, and the sacred intersect inviting visitors to experience and reflect on nature through immersive installations, guided paths inspired by sacred groves, talks, workshops, performances, and ecological programmes. The Pavilion acts as both an architectural artwork and a venue for conversations and experiences around nature, sustainability, and culture.
Yes. The Pavilion is a free public event that is open to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Registration is required through the website to attend guided tours or scheduled programming.
The inaugural Aranyani Pavilion 2026 is being held at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi, India. It runs from 4 February to 13 February 2026, with daily visiting hours throughout the event dates
You can register to attend by visiting the registration page on the Aranyani Life website. Registration allows you to book spots for guided tours, talks, or experiences. You will need to buy a ticket to enter Sunder Nursery separately.
At Aranyani Pavilion you can:
- Walk through the immersive installation and experience ecological architecture inspired by sacred groves.
- Join guided tours that explore the installation’s ecological and cultural meaning.
- Attend talks and conversations with practitioners, thinkers, and artists on ecology, culture, restoration, and sustainability.
- Participate in workshops and experiences, such as yoga or gardening sessions, photography installations, and other public programmes curated around nature and wellbeing.
Yes. The Aranyani Pavilion is designed as a public event suitable for diverse visitors, including families and children. While talks and workshops may appeal more to adults, the installation and many experiences including guided tours and hands-on activities are family-friendly.