Discover
the richness of Indian Art and Culture at Ananda
- In the Himalayas. Propelled with the concept
of a holistic lifestyle and well-being, the
spa rests on the healing philosophy of physical,
mental and spiritual health. While the vast
menu of spa programs and adventure activities
energies the body, serene yoga and meditation
sessions uplift the mind. The inclusion of art
and culture into the regime of the guests is
carefully orchestrated to elevate and aestheticism
the human spirit.
Indian
Art and Culture is the true index of the
vastness and diversity of the Indian sub-continent.
Art at Ananda is the culmination of a body-mind-soul
exercise targeted to let the individual experience
'rasa'- the ultimate
aesthetic experience, which the source of all
'Ananda'- bliss.
Ananda
Art and Culture involves the coming together
of the rich and varied forms of Indian classical
and folk traditions, performing and visual arts,
traditional and contemporary cultural ethos.
Whether it is a classical performance of Bharatanatyam
- one of the oldest classical dance forms in
the world, originating in the South of India,
or a soulful evening of Ghazals - poetic love
songs, culture at Ananda becomes a self-reflective
statement.
Amidst
the mountain settings and against the backdrop
of the magnificent Himalayas, the magical venue
of the amphitheatre, called the Hill Theatre,
resounds with the precise tinkling of ankle
bells or the melodious strains of the sitar.
Get acquainted with the age-old traditions of
the Indian performing arts or watch an award-winning
craftsman at work on the lawns.
End
your day at the spa with dinner, that follows
the performance and revel in the visual
pleasure of witnessing a glimpse of Indian
heritage, a living tradition that dates back
to antiquity. Whether you are an art aficionado
or a self-professed amateur, your experience
at Ananda will satiate your quest for answers
to the gamut of Indian culture.