Become part of Dharinni

₹500 / year

For architecture students, ecology and humanities scholars, young researchers, apprentices and active volunteers.

• Mentorship from our network of conservation architects, advisors and field researchers
• First call for volunteering and internships, including Dhanam field days
• Guidance and resources for school and college eco or heritage clubs
• Access to our digital field archives, reading lists and research briefs
• Concessional fees on paid walks, workshops and training

₹1,500 / year

or ₹15,000 for lifetime membership

For regular walk participants, alumni, heritage and nature enthusiasts, conscious travellers and regional supporters.

• 48-hour priority booking on heritage walks, birdwatching and field explorations
• Quarterly roundtables with the team and guest custodians
• Invitations to community site days and tree-planting drives
• Members' WhatsApp community with field updates and event alerts
• 10–15% off event registrations for you and one guest
• One native sapling planted in your name each year (a grove of 10 for lifetime members), with a geotagged photo update

₹3,500 / year

or ₹25,000 for lifetime membership

For senior professionals, architects, academics, long-time collaborators and supporters living away from Kerala. By invitation or enquiry.

• Three native saplings planted and stewarded in your name each year (a pocket plot of 15 for lifetime patrons)
• Your support goes to Dhara field equipment, archival kits and research travel
• An annual Land and Built Guardian Field Day: a heritage walk and a Dhanam plot visit in one morning
• Reserved seating at VERU confluences and exhibitions, plus twice-yearly field dispatches
• Optional name credit in publications, catalogues and annual reports

₹25,000 / year

• One team immersion day with our curation fee waived (up to 15–20 people; travel and food at actuals)
• Priority placement for 1–2 students or junior architects on Dhara documentation drives
• Logo on exhibition backdrops, annual reports and our website
• Named credit as a Dhanam nursery supporter

₹60,000 / year

• Everything in Network partner
• 10 native trees planted and cared for on a Dhanam community plot, with a twice-yearly geotagged update
• Named citation as a supporting anchor in one research report or exhibition booklet

₹1,00,000+ / year

• Two curation-waived immersion days (a heritage trail and a birding walk) for up to 20–25 people
• A 25-tree anchor plot with year-one care and a plot tag carrying your name
• Up to 3 sponsored interns or junior researchers on field drives
• Co-branded citation on a major report, catalogue or documentary short