The Himalaya Study Centre & Retreat operates in Uttarakhand, India and aims to gain knowledge about local cultures through research, education, and development programs. It organizes an annual festival called the Buransh Mahotsav to promote tourism, local handicrafts, and folk culture. The Centre also offers workshops and retreats in creative arts, yoga, meditation and more to foster personal and regional development. Artists can apply for a month-long residency with accommodations and studio space to develop their work.

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Himalaya Study Centre & Retreat(HSCR) is a social venture operating at The Buransh Retreat. Our
commitment is to gain knowledge and understanding of the different cultures of the people, in .
Uttarakhand.
Himalaya Study Centre helps and aims to make Uttarakhand reach various local goals concerning art &
culture, education, and development. Our activities span over fields covering research in culture, creative
education , social aspects and prime activity of agriculture in this area. .
Our programmes aim to develop mutual learning processes through meetings, workshops, education and
cultural experiences.
Bird–watching workshop with village students

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Round the year programs in brief:
THE BURANSH MAHOTSAV
Himalaya Study Centre organizes an annual Buransh Mahotsav for atleast a week in the month of March
or April at The Buransh Retreat,Kausani . The vision is to promote tourism in the region through art
and culture.
The objective of the festival is –
 Promotion of eco-tourism through art and culture.
 Promotion of local produce like handicrafts/agri products and small scale enterprises.
 Promotion of local unknown places of tourist interest.
 Promotion of local flora and fauna.
 Promotion of Kumaoni folk culture.
An annual festival of this scale definitely gives a boost to the regions economic interest.
CREATIVE FORCE
Creative Force emphasizes the importance of culture and creativity for a personal & regional development.
Himalaya Study Centre celebrates life in all its’ colors. All our programs are designed to foster awareness
and enhance your creativity. We also share our space for your programs.
We offer:
 Residential retreats,
 Workshops for spiritual growth and self exploration.
 In communion with nature we offer courses in yoga, meditation, wellness therapies & creative arts.
To enroll in any of the program pre-booking is mandatory atleast a month before. Periodically, the Centre
offer classes in painting, photography, creative writing, meditation, theatre & dance.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
The Artists-in-Residence program at the centre, provides a unique opportunity for a wide range of creative
individuals to develop their artistic journey in a spiritual atmosphere, in close relationship with nature.
Offered for a period of 1 month; it includes accommodation, prepared vegetarian meals and studio facilities.
The residency begins on the first of every month, and ends on the last day of the month.
You can join any of the workshops, retreats, classes or events.
We also share our space for your programs.
You are welcome to visit us for The Village experience!

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Buransh Mahotsav
Village students
Creative activities

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