Pandurang Phaldesai

Pandurang Phaldesai is an Indian author[1] and folklorist[2][3] known for his writing and documentation about the traditional art forms and culture of Goa. He is the director of Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr in Porvorim[4] and has served as a Member Secretary of the Kala Academy for 35 years until his retirement.[5]

Career

Phaldesai's work mostly focuses on preservation of folk traditions. A research paper by scientist Nandkumar Kamat acknowledges Phaldesai for identifying 50 folklore forms.[6] He has published a research paper on the "Perni Jagor" an endangered form of folk dance - drama. He has documented the history of a Century-old wooden masks used in this folk dance - music form.[7] He received Sahitya Puraskar" for his research and documentation of folklore of Goa.[8] Additionally, his book"Goemchya Lokvedachem Saundharyashastra" was selected for Dr. T M A Pai Best Konkani Book Award by T M A Foundation based at Manipal.[9] As an expert on intangible heritage, he was appointed to a 15-member committee constituted by the Department of Archaeology for drafting of the Heritage Policy for the state of Goa.[10]

He has edited the book "Temples of Goa - a spiritual odyssey" published by Konkani Bhas ani Sanskruti, World Konkani Centre.[11]

Books

  • Folktales from New Goa, India[12]
  • Typological insights into folklore of Goa[12]
  • Folklore Studies - A ready reckoner[13]
  • Goemchya Lokvedachem Saundharyashastra[9]

Publications

Research paper on "Perni Jagor"[7]

References

  1. ↑ Siqueira, Evelyn (2023-06-18). "Discover Goa's culture through fascinating riddles and proverbs". Goa Travel News on Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  2. ↑ "Govt constitutes drafting panel for Heritage Policy, focus on historical private homes". The Times of India. 2025-04-12. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  3. ↑ Das, Arti (2017-08-19). "Arti Das on the traditional artwork of Chitari". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  4. ↑ "Konkani Writers' Conference on Jan 12". www.thegoan.net. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  5. ↑ "Fading sounds of musical diversity". The Times of India. 2021-04-04. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  6. ↑ Kamat, Nandkumar (2009-01-01). "ARCHAEOASTRONOMICAL HERITAGE OF GOA". GOA TODAY. 43.
  7. 1 2 "Last of Perni Zagor masks tellof a fading Goan folk art form". The Times of India. 2025-10-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  8. ↑ "Folklore Dr Phaldesai gets best Konkani book award 2018". Goa Travel News on Gomantak Times. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
  9. 1 2 Times 2, Gomantak (2020-01-23). "Folklore Dr Phaldesai gets best Konkani book award 2018". Goa Travel News on Gomantak Times. Retrieved 2026-07-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ Goa, Digital (2023-12-15). "State govt to come up with Heritage Policy for Goa". digitalgoa. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  11. ↑ "Book on Goa temples released". The Times of India. 2017-12-21. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  12. 1 2 Hub, Goa News (2021-02-23). "Dr Pandurang R Phaldesai to unveil his new three books". Goa News Hub. Retrieved 2026-07-19.
  13. ↑ Phaḷadesāī, Pāṇḍuraṅga Rā (2021). Goa: Folklore Studies : a Ready Reckoner. Saasaai Publication.
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