Vijnana Kala Vedi
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Sabarimala: A wellknown pilgrim centre of South India. The holy shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is situated 914 metre above sea-level. It is 191 km away from Thiruvanathapuram and 210 km from Kochi. Over 2 million pilgrims go to this Hindu shrine every year. The devotees going to the shrine have to wear only black robes.Pandalam: This is a small town which turns active during Sabarimala pilgrimage season, as otherwise a sleepy town. Pandalam is the birth place of Lord Ayyappa. Pamba: Pamba’s importance lies in the river known as Pamba Nadhi (river). It is here the lakhs of pilgrims make themselves clean before ascenting to the Sabarimala temple located on a hill. It is estimated, minimum 3 million pilgrims dip in Pamp every year during Makara Vilakku (the festival of lamp in Makaram).
Location
Situated in the Pathanamthitta district, the centre is a 3 hour drive from both Cochin and Trivandrum airports. In House Kitchen (all meals included) restaurant .
A cultural centre hidden in a quaint scenic village in the Pathanmthitta district of Kerala,the Vijnana Kala Vedi (literally meaning a Centre for Knowledge and Arts) is probably one of Kerala's only cultural training centres offering a wide range of training in the different cultural highlights of Kerala. Established in 1977 by a French woman called Louba Schild under the Indo French cultural exchange program, the centre is dedicated to preserving the arts and heritage of Kerala.
People from across the globe come here to attend classes or workshops in a wide range of subjects ranging from Indian dances, music, painting, cooking, martial arts and yoga to languages like Sanskrit and Hindi. Mural art, floor art and wood carving can be learnt too. Individual lessons are offered for most subjects. A minimum stay of one week is advisable for actually experiencing the true culture of Kerala. Travellers undertaking courses at the centre can also choose to contribute back to society by teaching English in local schools.
Accommodation:
The centre provides comfortable accommodations in rented homes scattered around the quiet scenic village.
Restaurant:
In-house Ayurveda restaurant which uses organic food grown in the centre's herbal garden.
Facilities:
Library, ayurveda centre, yoga centre, museum, private herbal garden, Kalari (martial arts centre), activities including visit to the Ponnathoor Kotta elephant camp, temples of Guruvayoor.
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