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Kulasai Dasara
Vijayadashami also known as Dasara, Dussehra or dussehra is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated at the end of Navratri every year. Celebrating the carnival is no exception a grandeur event at the Kulasai Mutharamman Temple which is located in along the coast of Thiruchendur 55 kms south of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
The 300 year old Sri Mutharamman Temple is located in Kulasekharapatnam near Thiruchendur in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. Devotees more than 1,500,000 come from far and wide as they walk on foot wearing exotic costumes as if they were the incarnations of gods and goddess. For them it is not just a colourful celebration but a serious occasion to offer thanks to the goddess for answering their prayers.
On the climatic day, the sea shores of this coastal village turns into a carnival of folk music and dance where devotees in their chosen fancy dresses solicit the grace of and express gratitude for boons granted by the presiding deity Sri Muthramman.
Gear up for an immersive experience of lifetime with like-minded individuals who share the same passion as you. If you're looking to hone your skills and take mind blowing images, then this tour will be the best experience for what you're looking for. Educate the photographer in you by capturing portraits, landscapes blended with the carnival of folk music and dance with the mentors and treat yourself to the experience of Dasara and all that it has to offer.
Our objective is to make sure each and every time you arrive at a location, you are armed with the tools and knowledge to get the best shot possible. This is a private tour and tailored to meet your skill level and desires. We'll get you to the same beautiful locations while instructing on the events, living in the native homestays and so much more! This tour has been designed to take in the best of these locations so that you return home with a stunning portfolio and having had an amazing experience.
About the Mentors
Udayan Sankar Pal is an internationally acclaimed, award winning photographer from Chennai which he has made his home for the past several years. Since the time he started working with his first camera at the age of 13 years, he has explored the myriad images that India has to offer, its street life, its villages, its landscapes and culture.
His relentless pursuit of the craft led him to establish the only international Archive of Photography Exhibition (www.APE.net.in) in the world. He believes photography is all about the eye. You either see things or are influenced to see things. He aspires to infuse the passion he feels towards the craft in many others.
Maheswaran Karthikeyan is a photography enthusiast based in Chennai, India and currently working in a leading IT Organization. He is fond of many genres of photography with focus on Portraits, Street, Landscape, High-Speed and Macro. His work has been featured in various newspapers and social media groups around the world and his work has also been exhibited at art galleries across India. His contributions in the field of photography has earned him several awards as well. He
also leads the photography club at his workplace and has mentored many budding photographers in the last 4 years.
Day 1 – Arriving at the place of action
5 Oct 2019
1 PM : Pickup from Madurai Railway Station
6 PM : Reach Nallur for hotel/homestay
7 PM : Dinner
Day 2 –Get a taste of what is in store
6 Oct 2019
8 AM : Breakfast
10 AM: Team briefing
11:30 AM : Lunch
1 PM : Travel to village festival by car
2-6 PM : Photography
7 PM : Dinner
8 PM : Return to hotel/homestay
Day 3 – Immerse yourself in the festivities
7 Oct 2019
8 AM : Breakfast
10 AM : Travel to village festival by car
11 AM- 6 PM : Photography
7 PM : Dinner
8 PM : Return to hotel/homestay
Day 4 – Explore your passion for photography
8 Oct 2019
8 AM : Breakfast
9:30 AM : Briefing with the team
10 AM : Travel to temple by car
11 AM onwards till late night : Photography
Day 5 - Return home with award winning photographs
9 Oct 2019
2 AM : Return to hotel/homestay for rest
9 AM : Start for Madurai
10 AM : Breakfast on route
1 PM : Lunch on route
3 PM : Arrive at Madurai Railway Station
