Pallava Passion
Curated on the backdrop of Mahabalipuram, the path ‘Pallava Passion’ serves as an ideal for experiencing laya: the rhythm of life
Weekend Day trips
COST
INR 47,740/PAX*
THEME
Laya: The Rhythm of Life
WHERE
Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
DATES
3, 10, 17, 24 Dec 2024
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What to expect
- Travel back to an era when life was simple, time was abundant and desires were realised passionately
- Explore unhurriedly the UNESCO Heritage site and learn the developmental stages of Dravidian temple art and architecture at Mahabalipuram
- Sense, feel and absorb the energies resonating from the structural temples of Pallavas at Kanchipuram
- Interact with the fading generation of traditional artists and weavers
- Behold the rural agricultural sights on the drive between to the capital city of the Pallava-s
- Enjoy the spectacular arial view from rock-cut cave temple in the port city
About the Pallava cities
The Pallava dynasty (275 CE to 897 CE) rose to prominence with the downfall of the Satavahana rule. Like all early Tamil kingdoms, Pallavas too were thalassocratic and there is enough evidence of maritime activity with the Chinese, Roman and Greek. The Tamil saint poet Thirumangai Alvar has described Mahabalipuram as Thirukadalmallai, a sea mountain ‘where the ships rode at anchor bent to the point of breaking laden as they were with wealth, big trunked elephants and gems of nine varieties in heaps’. The Chinese traveler Huien Tsang visited Kanchipuram, the capital during the Pallava reign and glorified it in his travelogue.
Sparks of Travel
- The Dance precedes
the Forms of the Universe.
The Dance exists… always
as Breath, as Light;
And, only a quest for Rhythm
will give you: your two feet. - Designed to unveil the periphery that covers the sacred heart space; this experience revolves around sparsa, meaning touch.
Beyond the essentials
Include:
- Breakfast, Water, Refreshments
- Visit Kailasanatha temple, Kanchipuram
- Visit Kanchipuram silk weaving center
- Visit Dakshinachitra Heritage museum
- Entry fee at all heritage sites
- Guided tours with the art & culture expert
- Talks that will enhance Pallava art experience
- Logistics to all heritage sites
Does not Include:
- Airport transfers
- Other local attractions
- Recreational adventure activities
- Lunch
Additional Notes
- Prior training or exposure in art is not required
- Interaction with the expert will be in English
- Brochure will be sent on enquiry
- Detailed itinerary will be sent after registration
- Registrations close every Wed of Dec
- Follow Jvala’s social-media handles for registration announcements
- Special rates for registrations as a Family are available
- To keep the focus on experience, the packages are customised for Patrons and Enthusiasts variedly
