INTRODUCTION


Aattukal Pongala Festival is a famous annual religious event celebrated at the Aattukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. During the festival, millions of women devotees gather to prepare ‘Pongala’, a sweet rice offering cooked in earthen pots, as an act of devotion. The festival, which lasts for ten days, concludes with the grand Pongala ritual, symbolizing communal harmony, faith, and female empowerment. It has also earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the largest gathering of women for a religious activity.

This is a Street Photography Workshop mentored by Sreeranj Sreedhar where you will be learning my approach on this genre that includes online sessions and on ground guidance and review. Mentor will walk with you during the events and guide you what to focus and how to approach a scene.

WHAT YOU WILL TAKE BACK 


• You will learn how to capture the magic of authentic traditions.

• You will learn how to approach a complex scene and create compelling images out of it.

• You will learn how to take pictures with and without flash.

• With Sreeranj’s experience in covering this event, you will be taken to the best vantage points to get the extraordinary moments from this festival.
• You will connect with a group of like-minded people who share the same passion as you.

• You will take back memories of a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

• You get to learn from Sreeranj on his experience and approach covering such festivals.

PREREQUISITE

• A good pair of shoes.

• Camera with preferably one lens and extra batteries.

• Video Conferencing via Google Meet for the theory session.

DETAILED PLANNING


Arrival to Trivandrum on 1st March
Nearest airport : Trivandrum International Airport
Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram
Nearest bus stop : Thiruvananthapuram
Departure on 3rd March evening or next day morning (Entirely upto you)

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS


The workshop is limited to 10 people on a first come first serve basis.
This ensures that the mentor will have enough time with each student individually and provide adequate feedback during the walks.
The participant’s seat will be confirmed as soon as the payment is made.

PRICE


INR 10,000 (Indian residents)


US$ 250 (International participants) 


What’s included?


Workshop mentoring charges

What’s excluded?


• Travel to and from Thiruvananthapuram
• Food

• Accommodation (you can share with others in the group)


Payment can be made by
 Google Pay: UPI ID: 7736352625@pz

Bank Transfer (International only):
Account Holder: SREERANJ SREEDHAR PHOTOGRAPHY


Account Number: 50200101265809


Swift Code : HDFCINBB, MMID : 9240580, IFSC Code : HDFC0001233


Bank : HDFC Bank, Guruvayoor, Kerala 680101, India.


Branch: GURUVAYOOR


Account Type: CURRENT

CANCELLATION POLICY

Within 1 week from the payment day: 75% refund


Within 2 weeks from the payment day: 50% refund


More than 2 weeks after payment: no refund