INTRODUCTION


Join us in capturing one of Tamil Nadu’s most intense and visually rich festivals — the Kulasai Dussehra, held in the coastal village of Kulasekharapatnam (Kulasai). Unlike the traditional North Indian Dussehra, here thousands of devotees transform themselves into fierce mythical characters — from Kali and Shiva to ghosts and demons — through elaborate costumes, face paint, and ritualistic devotion.

This 10-day festival culminates with a grand procession to the Mutharamman temple, where emotions, trance, and traditions collide in an explosion of color, energy, and spirituality. It’s a dream location for documentary and street photographers, offering an opportunity to witness faith in its raw, unfiltered form.

Be ready to immerse yourself in the chaos, rhythm, and sheer visual power of one of South India’s most dramatic cultural events.

This is a Street Photography Workshop mentored by Suresh Naganathan and Sreeranj Sreedhar where you will be learning our approach on this genre that includes online sessions and on ground guidance and review. Mentors 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.

• You will connect with a group of like-minded people who share the same passion as you.
• You will be able to cover two major events which have lots of photo ops.

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

• You get to learn from both Suresh Naganathan and Sreeranj on their experience and approach covering such festivals.

PREREQUISITE

• A good pair of shoes.

• Camera with preferably a small lens, flash and extra batteries.

• Video Conferencing via Google Meet for the theory session.
• Mask, Hat, cloth to wipe camera.

DETAILED PLANNING


Arrival to Thiruchendur on 29th Sept.

Departure : 2nd Oct
Nearest airport : Tuticorn Airport
Nearest railway station : Thiruchendur

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS


The workshop is limited to 10 people on a first come first serve basis.
This ensures that the mentors 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 16000 (Indian residents)


US$ 350 (International participants) 


What’s included?


Workshop mentor charges

What’s excluded?


• Travel to and from Thiruchedur
• Food

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

• Transportation – we will arrange a large van to fit everyone and the cost will be shared by participants.

Payment can be made by
 Google Pay: UPI ID: 7736352625@pz or suresh.naganathan@okhdfcbank

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