How many times have we not been moved close to tears when the soft strains of a Mozart symphony is played? How many times have the great music legends not poured their heart and soul into the poetic compositions that they render?

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.

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Along with its geographical proximity to the holy Indian towns of Rishikesh and Haridwar, Ananda also echoes with the royal persona of the Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, a ruler in whose times the palace precincts resounded with the footsteps of political and spiritual personages. His palace was also blessed with the divine presence of Ma Anandamayi, a renowned propitiator of universal love whose aura lingers in Ananda's premises.

A legendary fount of religion and spirituality, Narendra Nagar was chosen by Maharaja Narendra Shah to house the Palace of Tehri Garhwal. In the royal times, the regal corridors of the palace echoed with footsteps of distinguished guests like Late Sri. Lal Bahadur Shastri and Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi-Prime Ministers of India. Spiritual leaders like Ma Anandamayi and Swami Sevanand as well as the last British Viceroy of India-Lord Louis Mountbatten were amongst the other revered visitors to the palace. In 1947,when India gained independence, the kingdom of Tehri Garhwal was merged with the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Now, home to Ananda, this royal precinct and palace of the past is bestowed with renewed tranquility. As South East Asia's finest Destination Spa, Ananda brings alive a spiritual vision, an uplifting wisdom of the ages and a pure bliss of being. Voyage into the scared source of the Ganges and explore the beguiling mystique of the Himalayan mountains.

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