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.