Goa, June 15 -- JENIFER FERNANDES

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ALDONA: In the quiet village of Corjuem, lives Yeshwant N. Sanjgiri, a 61-year-old retired defence officer whose humility and simplicity stand in sharp contrast to the rich legacy of talent and tradition he carries. Though far

removed from the regimented life of the military, Sanjgiri's days remain marked by precision, discipline, and purpose-this time, through the world of traditional craftsmanship.

From the age of 10, Sanjgiri nurtured a passion for art and craft, lovingly passed down by his parents and grandparents. "Even after retirement, I chose not to sit idle," he says. "Instead, I embraced what I love most-working with my hands." Today, he is known as a skilled carpenter,...