23rd May, 2026
7:30 PM IST • Live on Zoom
Limited Zoom Seats Available
Shalaish Baisla & Tejbir Mavi
Archaeologist & Aravalli Discoverer
Our Partners & Supporters
You are passionate about archaeology, heritage, and the hidden history of the Aravalli landscape.
You want to discover newly documented prehistoric sites, rock art, and archaeological remains across Delhi-NCR
You want to understand how local communities are becoming protectors of ancient heritage sites.
You care about conserving fragile cultural landscapes threatened by rapid urbanization.
You want to explore the ancient history buried within the Aravalli hills and learn how archaeology, research, and community engagement are protecting this irreplaceable cultural landscape.
Discover how archaeological exploration, community engagement, and research are helping uncover and protect the ancient landscapes of the Aravalli hills.
Learn the basics of recognizing different habitats by observing vegetation, landscape features, water sources, and signs of wildlife.
Learn how to recognize different natural habitats and their ecological importance.
Understand safe practices for wildlife and nature photography.
Follow essential guidelines to ensure personal safety, respect wildlife, and minimize disturbance to natural habitats during field visits or photography.
Explore simple ways to contribute to and support local conservation efforts.
Documenting the untold stories hidden within India's oldest mountains.
Shalaish Baisla & Tejbir Mavi
Archaeologist & Aravalli Discoverer
Vanyāravali
Field Archaeologist
Heritage Researcher
Community Heritage Advocate
"Our mission is simple: document and protect the past before it disappears."
Shalaish Baisla is a PhD Scholar at the School of Heritage Research & Management, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, and Founder-Director of the Vanyāravali Foundation. His work focuses on landscape archaeology, rock art documentation, and community-led conservation across the Aravalli hills.
Through years of field research, he has documented dozens of previously unreported archaeological sites and pioneered a model where local communities actively protect the heritage that surrounds them.
Tejbir Mavi, born and raised in the foothills of Faridabad, brings an unparalleled knowledge of the Aravalli terrain. His knowledge include the major petroglyph complex of Kot Village, the megaliths found in Kot Village. He bridges folklore, oral history, and archaeological research, transforming ancient sites into living heritage.
Together, they have walked hundreds of kilometres documenting the deep past of the Aravalli hills.
Yes, the webinar is completely free. Our goal is to spread awareness about the prehistoric heritage of the Aravalli hills and the importance of community-led conservation.
The webinar will be 60 minutes long. This includes a deep-dive presentation into our recent discoveries and a dedicated time for interaction.
Once you register, we will send the joining link directly to your email and WhatsApp number. You will also receive a reminder message shortly before the webinar begins.
Absolutely! We will have a Q&A segment where you can ask Shalaish and Tejbir about their field experiences, documentation techniques, and discoveries.
While we recommend attending live for the interactive Q&A, a limited-time recording link will be shared via email and WhatsApp with all registered participants.
Join this special live session to discover how research, discovery, and community action are helping protect one of India’s oldest landscapes. Walk the Aravalli frontlines and uncover the stories hidden beneath its ancient stones.
Aravalli Frontlines Webinar
23rd May • 7:30 PM IST