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2 Hour Painting on Water Activity - Art of Jal Saanjhi, Udaipur

Udaipur, India

2 Hour Painting on Water Activity - Art of Jal Saanjhi, Udaipur

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Languages

English

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E-Ticket

What To Expect

Climb a narrow staircase and enter the Radha Vallabh Temple to meet the Jal Saanjhi artist. The themes of the paintings cover different aspects of Lord Krishna, such as his birth and the slaying of Kansa. Witnessing this art form is akin to watching a miracle unfold right in front of you. Boiled water is placed in a flat vessel and sprinkled with various secret ingredients to create a floating base. The artist then uses 200-year-old stencils and a palette of special colors to start the magic on the floating canvas. The trickiest part is removing the stencils from the water without damaging the surface. As more and more colors and stencils are used, the process becomes increasingly difficult and calls for exceptional talent. When the piece is finished, the artist dips his hand into the water, causing the artwork to ripple. Each painting lasts for a day at the most before the powders eventually sink. The art is performed in the temple on special religious occasions.

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children 2 and younger are complimentary. Maximum vehicle size is 6 passengers. If you have limited mobility, please let us know in advance. You must be able to climb and descend stairs. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Photography not allowed in temples. You must wear clothing that covers your arms and legs for visiting sacred or holy places. This activity is subject to cancellation based on inclement weather. Guided Language tours are available at a supplement. You must contact Le Passage to India at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Use the contact and email details on the voucher/ticket.. Upon pickup, please present your printed voucher and photo ID in exchange for your activity. Le Passage to India will respond within 24 hours to confirm your pickup time. Pickup is included from most centrally located hotels; if your hotel falls outside this area you may need to pay a supplement for hotel pickup.US$ 20 is the supplement for pick-up from hotels outside the radius of 5 Kms from the city center.