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What is Kalavanam?
Kalāvanam is a space for exploration of art, nature and ecology, rooted in J. Krishnamurti’s teachings of freedom through learning from direct experience. Drawing from indigenous knowledge systems and inspired by nature’s regenerative abilities, Kalāvanam fosters creativity, collaboration, and dialogue across the arts, sciences, and humanities. It invites individuals of all ages to engage deeply, live sustainably, and explore themselves beyond the boundaries of conventional education—nurturing innovation, reflection, and a way of being that is both grounded and spontaneous.
Core Purpose
In Doing is the Learning
Learning that is hands-on, sensory, experiential, reflective and embodied - engaging the head, heart and hands.
Living in Harmony with Nature
Nurturing a sensitivity for nature and sustainable living with convergence of innovation with indigenous knowledge systems
Artistic Heritage
and Creativity
Honouring traditional arts and crafts while nurturing imagination, creative expression, and the joy of making across disciplines.
Self
Exploration
Fostering a supportive environment for quiet inquiry and collaborative spaces for dialogue and exploration through multiple perspectives
Core Values
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To nurture a deep sense of connection with nature, people, and place, fostering awareness, empathy, and care in response to the challenges of our times
Sensitivity
To create a non-denominational space that welcomes people of diverse abilities with dignity and respect, creating meaningful experiences that respond to diverse needs, interests, and ways of being
Inclusivity
To create a space that invites exchange, dialogue, and shared creation across disciplines, while also offering moments of quietude, solitude, and inner reflection
Collaboration & Contemplation
To bridge the rural and the urban, the traditional and the contemporary, connecting global concerns with local action through shared creative purpose
Local & Global
To honour and preserve traditional crafts and indigenous knowledge systems, cultivating respect for diversity, cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and our shared human consciousness
Universality & Heritage
To provide freedom from conventional educational constraints, encouraging joyful exploration, playful making, and imaginative expression without pressure or performance