chennai in december

ramodiciliegio · Sep 30th, 2005, 21:21

Hi to all!

I'm finally traveling to India after so many years of waiting. From what i've read on this site i'm sure you all understand my joy

I'll be going to chennai but i still havent got an itinerary. Anything in the south, around chennai would be good. I'll be travelling alone so if any girl likes to join me, i'd be very glad.
So ,

is there anyone traveling to chennai or in the area in the first 3 weeks of december?

ps. does anyone know where i could take bharatnatyam lessons?

bodhizendo · Sep 30th, 2005, 21:56

Hi,
December is a good time to visit Chennai.. neither hot nor very cold. For bharathanatyam classes, you have many options in and around Chennai. The one I know is Kalashektra which is located in Besant Nagar. Not sure, how much they charge and all that stuff..

have a good time in south India.

cheers

:

Nick-H · Sep 30th, 2005, 22:27

Chennai is never not hot, and the word cold does not exist there! But December should be nice.

Mid-December to Mid-January is the time of the annual Music Festival. This year will be my first time for being there throughout the period, but you will have a choice of dozens of concerts every day. Dance is there too, though perhaps more in Jan than in Dec.

I don't know if you can just wander into Kalekshetra for a couple of weeks: it is a top school and probably quite hard to get into as a full-time student.

The city is bursting at the seams with musicians, dancers and teachers. Whether the 'Season' will give them time to teach a visitor I don't know.

Have you been learning Bharatnatyam before?

I will be there at that time, although likely to be a bit busy ---but if you haven't found anyone beforehand I'll try to help. Errr.... you might find that the better teachers are quite expensive to foreigners!

ramodiciliegio · Oct 1st, 2005, 02:33

thank you all for your answers
i've only learnt bharatnatyam for 2 months but i'm going to start again soon. I'll try kalakshetra...at least to find a teacher for next long visit to India.
Where is this festival happening? where exactly could i check for concerts and events? and what else can i do in chennai?

Nick-H · Oct 1st, 2005, 03:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodiciliegio

thank you all for your answers
i've only learnt bharatnatyam for 2 months but i'm going to start again soon. I'll try kalakshetra...at least to find a teacher for next long visit to India.

Have you got a teacher you are still in touch with? Best to ask her/him about their contacts in India.

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Where is this festival happening?

Everywhere. Just Everywhere! For information you could start with Kutcheribuzz website. They will, as time goes by, publish the schedules of all the major sabhas (music organisations) so you can start planning before you even get there.

Quote:

where exactly could i check for concerts and events? and what else can i do in chennai?

...or else check out The Hindu newspaper every day.

mutu · Oct 1st, 2005, 05:45

During the festival you might have the chance to see Padmabhushan Alarmel Valli – she's amazing!!!!!!!!

mutu · Oct 1st, 2005, 05:52

For itinerary advice check the thread "help" Itinerary for south india."

Nick-H · Oct 1st, 2005, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by mutu

During the festival you might have the chance to see Padmabhushan Alarmel Valli – she's amazing!!!!!!!!

You will have the chance to see most of the greats, never mind whether they have government-awarded titles or not! Also some will give Lecture Demonstrations. (although I don't know what language these tend to be in)

Coincidentally, I noticed a few minutes ago that Alarmel Varli is performing at the Trivandrum Navaratri festival next week!

Mutu: you another Bharatnatyam/Carnatic music fan?

mutu · Oct 1st, 2005, 15:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

You will Coincidentally, I noticed a few minutes ago that Alarmel Varli is performing at the Trivandrum Navaratri festival next week!

Mutu: you another Bharatnatyam/Carnatic music fan?

Well... Kind of...
I really love to see Bharatnatyam dance. Last year I missed A. V. in Trivandrum at Soorya Dance Festival but I had the chance to see her in Germany this year! She's a real Diva. ;-) But her dance is impressive.
I also love Indian music but I don't know much (well... nothing) about it.
I love the rythm of the tabla and the sound of the sitar.

jerrye233 · Oct 17th, 2005, 00:08

Here is my itinerary. I haven't been for 33 years. Perhaps we could meet up for a cup of that incredible south Indian coffee I remember.

Dec 5 arrive Chennai 0:50
5 Mamallapuram
6 Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
7 Pondicherry
8 Auroville
9 Auroville
10 Chidambaram
11 Kumbakonam
12 Kumbakonam
13 night train
14 Ooty
15 Mysore
16 Chennai
17 fly to Los Angeles

Lotus-Flower · Oct 17th, 2005, 01:14

Alarmel Valli is among fastest but i also like Malavika Sarukkai!

gypsichief · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:37

i guess u wont have much time to travel in south india , since you have only 3 weeks and u intend to take bharatanatyam lessons too...

in case u have time you can travel to mahabalipuram, pondycheri,madurai (these places are not too far from chennai)...

some of the places in karnataka like coorg, humpi etc. in karnataka would be a good idea too..

have fun travellin n learning bharata natyam

Sep 30th, 2005, 21:21	#1
ramodiciliegio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Romania, Bucharest Posts: 20	chennai in december Hi to all! I'm finally traveling to India after so many years of waiting. From what i've read on this site i'm sure you all understand my joy I'll be going to chennai but i still havent got an itinerary. Anything in the south, around chennai would be good. I'll be travelling alone so if any girl likes to join me, i'd be very glad. So , is there anyone traveling to chennai or in the area in the first 3 weeks of december? ps. does anyone know where i could take bharatnatyam lessons?

Sep 30th, 2005, 22:27	#3
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,673	Chennai is never not hot, and the word cold does not exist there! But December should be nice. Mid-December to Mid-January is the time of the annual Music Festival. This year will be my first time for being there throughout the period, but you will have a choice of dozens of concerts every day. Dance is there too, though perhaps more in Jan than in Dec. I don't know if you can just wander into Kalekshetra for a couple of weeks: it is a top school and probably quite hard to get into as a full-time student. The city is bursting at the seams with musicians, dancers and teachers. Whether the 'Season' will give them time to teach a visitor I don't know. Have you been learning Bharatnatyam before? I will be there at that time, although likely to be a bit busy ---but if you haven't found anyone beforehand I'll try to help. Errr.... you might find that the better teachers are quite expensive to foreigners! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 17th, 2005, 00:08	#10
jerrye233 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: temple city, calif, USA Posts: 54	Arriving 0:50 Dec 5 in Chennai Here is my itinerary. I haven't been for 33 years. Perhaps we could meet up for a cup of that incredible south Indian coffee I remember. Dec 5 arrive Chennai 0:50 5 Mamallapuram 6 Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary 7 Pondicherry 8 Auroville 9 Auroville 10 Chidambaram 11 Kumbakonam 12 Kumbakonam 13 night train 14 Ooty 15 Mysore 16 Chennai 17 fly to Los Angeles

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Sep 30th, 2005, 21:56	#2
bodhizendo Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: India Posts: 16	Hi, December is a good time to visit Chennai.. neither hot nor very cold. For bharathanatyam classes, you have many options in and around Chennai. The one I know is Kalashektra which is located in Besant Nagar. Not sure, how much they charge and all that stuff.. have a good time in south India. cheers :

Oct 1st, 2005, 02:33	#4
ramodiciliegio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Romania, Bucharest Posts: 20	thank you all for your answers i've only learnt bharatnatyam for 2 months but i'm going to start again soon. I'll try kalakshetra...at least to find a teacher for next long visit to India. Where is this festival happening? where exactly could i check for concerts and events? and what else can i do in chennai?

Oct 1st, 2005, 05:45	#6
mutu Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 71	During the festival you might have the chance to see Padmabhushan Alarmel Valli – she's amazing!!!!!!!!

Oct 1st, 2005, 05:52	#7
mutu Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 71	For itinerary advice check the thread "help" Itinerary for south india."

Oct 25th, 2005, 11:37	#12
gypsichief Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: empty quarters Posts: 90	i guess u wont have much time to travel in south india , since you have only 3 weeks and u intend to take bharatanatyam lessons too... in case u have time you can travel to mahabalipuram, pondycheri,madurai (these places are not too far from chennai)... some of the places in karnataka like coorg, humpi etc. in karnataka would be a good idea too.. have fun travellin n learning bharata natyam

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