A Small Step Forward: 3 Months of Beekeeping Progress in the Siddi Community It has now been three months since our first visit to Ravi’s home deep in the forest. As we look back today, that day feels very vivid—almost like it happened yesterday. We still remember the long drive through the forest, the narrow…
Siddi Community Education: AKSSADA and Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust supported Siddi children education at Wada Gardoli School through writing pads, creative activities, and interaction. On 27 February 2026, an educational support activity was organized at Wada Gardoli School for children belonging to the Siddi community. The initiative aimed to support students during their examination…
How a Siddi Woman Built a Village Livelihood Through Pig Farming: In many rural parts of India, especially within historically marginalized communities, or the Siddi community livelihood is not a matter of choice—it is a matter of survival. People do not ask, “What work do I want to do?” They ask, “What work is available…
A New Beginning on New Year’s Day: Our Beekeeping Journey Sometimes, meaningful journeys begin with simple conversations. On 31 December 2025, one of our neighbour’s visited our home in the village. During our discussion, the topic of beekeeping came up—how it can generate income for rural families and also help improve crop pollination. He mentioned…
Hi friends,Today I want to share not just a road trip, but a journey that tested our patience, a journey that shook our confidence, and finally restored our faith in people and in God. It was the Christmas season, and there was a Christmas wedding in our family. With joy and excitement, we planned to…
Siddi women Kawanid/quilts known locally as Kawanid, are more than handmade fabrics — they are living stories stitched with the heritage, resilience, and strength of India’s Siddi community. Each quilt reflects creativity, identity, and the spirit of women empowering their culture through craft. In the serene villages tucked within the Western Ghats, where lush forests…
There are places we visit, places where we live, and places that become part of who we are. Wada Siddi community village in Karnataka. For me, Wada is one of those places. Wada Siddi community is part of the wider Siddi community living in Haliyal Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. Located in a forested and…
My Journey of Beekeeping Training: From Mumbai to Pune ,When I left Mumbai, my heart was full of curiosity and purpose. My goal was simple — to learn beekeeping (apiculture) under the guidance of Anand Joshi Sir in Pune. I had heard so much about the importance of apiculture, not just as a livelihood but…
Siddi dance is an important part of the cultural life of Siddi communities in India. Through rhythm, movement, singing and drums, community members express celebration, spirituality, memory and a connection with their heritage. For many Siddi communities, dance is not simply something performed on a stage. It can be part of community gatherings, cultural celebrations…
Discover the inspiring story of the AKSSADA Siddi community through Cajetan Francis Kambrekar tribute. Mr Cajetan Francis Kambrekar tribute (1948–2018) was more than a name in history — he was a trailblazer and the first graduate from the Siddi community of Karnataka, India. His life’s work as an organizer, mentor, and advocate continues to inspire…
