Aranyani is an ecological restoration and creative arts initiative rooted in community.
Our work sits at the intersection of ecological restoration, creative practice, and cultural memory, bringing together creative expression and community-led practices where people can reconnect with nature.
Through nature, culture, art, and mythology, Aranyani seeks to reimagine our relationship with the earth through a decolonial lens.
At Aranyani, we seek to reconnect with the earth, relearn its ways, and question what we’ve been taught, to begin the process of decolonising our minds. It is a space to pause, to reconnect, and to build a legacy of reverence, recognising that we are not separate from nature, but a part of it.
Aranyani 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 platforms that focus on events, policies, or breaking headlines, Aranyani explores the relationship between humans and nature through myth, ritual, science, and landscape.
Our approach is rooted in context, connection, and cultural memory, engaging with current realities while tracing the deeper narratives that shape how we understand and relate to the natural world.
It is led by Founder & Creative Director Tara Lal, who brings years of conservation experience, and supported by a team of writers, creatives, and conservationists.
Stories at Aranyani 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.
Aranyani Earth is our on-ground conservation and ecological restoration initiative. It works to protect natural heritage by restoring land and water systems, partnering with local communities, and combining scientific and traditional ecological knowledge.
While Aranyani Stories shares ideas of ecological connection grounded in our fieldwork, Aranyani Earth implements restoration projects and community engagement within 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 community by following us on Instagram @aranyaniLife, or reaching out to us community@aranyanilife.com.
The Aranyani Pavilion is South Asia’s landmark ecological art and architectural commission, held annually at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.
It is conceived as a public installation where art, ecology, and the sacred intersect—inviting visitors to experience and reflect on nature through immersive installations, talks, workshops, performances, and ecological programmes.
The Pavilion functions both as an architectural artwork and as a space 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, Sacred Nature, inspired by India’s sacred groves, was held at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi in February 2026.
The next edition of the Pavilion will take place in 2027.
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.
