Chennai Culture Exploration: Marundeeswarar Temple, Bharatanatyam Dance and Art
Chennai (Madras)
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Chennai with a private tour. Witness a colorful prayer ceremony, indulge in a south Indian breakfast, and be captivated by the mesmerizing bharatanatyam dance and art gallery.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marundeeswarar Temple - You will be picked up at 07:00 AM from your Chennai hotel and be driven in a private vehicle with your English Speaking guide and drive to Chennai’s Marundeeswarar Temple.

Upon arrival, start your tour with a visit to the colorful temple.

Admire the intricate Dravidian-style architecture of this 1,200-year-old temple, and learn from your guide how it’s dedicated to the Hindu deity, Shiva. Discover, too, how it’s held to have healing powers, curing worshippers of sickness and disease. Watch locals congregate for the morning Pooja prayer ritual in worship of the Marundeeswarar Lingam, a shrine thought to have been created naturally rather than by human hand.

  • Kalakshetra Dance School - After this, move to visit local restaurant for south Indian breakfast, including a dosa, a crispy pancake made using rice and lentil batter.( Beverage Excluded )

Once your breakfast is over. Your guide will take you to visit to the Kalakshetra Dance Academy, a renowned Chennai arts center that teaches bharatanatyam, one of India’s oldest classical dance styles. Learn about this ancient dance and its accompanying carnatic (classical music of south India) vocals and music played on instruments like cymbals, drums, and flutes. Watch student dancers and musicians learning bharatanatyam techniques and mudras (movements), and then explore an art gallery showcasing regional art. At the end of your trip, you will be driven back in your private vehicle to your hotel.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your city center hotel or to the fixed point within city.

What's Included
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking local guide.
  • Assortment of tasty snacks.
  • Two bottles of mineral water.
  • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Complimentary city center pickup and drop-off.
  • Traditional South Indian breakfast at a local restaurant (beverages not included).
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Any Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

On your private tour you will discover the unique culture of Chennai. Experience a colorful prayer ceremony at the historical healing temple of Marundeeswarar, enjoy a south Indian breakfast, watch the classic
bharatanatyam dance and explore an art gallery.

This Chennai’s regional, cultural, food, and art tour is somehow a kind cultural tour. Experience a colorful prayer ceremony at the historical healing temple of Marundeeswarar, watch the ancient dance form of
bharatanatyam, explore an art gallery, and enjoy a typical south Indian breakfast.

Highlights

  • Explore Chennai city’s regional, food, and art scenes.
  • See a morning Pooja prayer ritual at the Marundeeswarar Temple
  • Learn about Marundeeswarar’s history and reputed healing powers
  • Experience classic
    bharatanatyam dance and music at an arts academy
  • South Indian breakfast. (Beverage Excluded).
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Dress code: Please dress conservatively because you will be visiting temples and a respected art academy.
  • Kalakshetra is educational institution generally they don’t entertain visitors due to disturbance in their Campus. Permission is at the discretion of the administrative officer.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Chennai (Madras)
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 8 guests
1 Adult
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