The idea is to have something for everyone on every single day,” says Shruti Shibulal, CEO and director of Tamara Leisure Experiences. The seventh edition of the 10-day Tamara Carnival will be held around Diwali at Tamara Coorg and Tamara Kodai.

“We originally conceptualised it as a way to support and showcase Indian music, dance and art in a very engaging way to our guests,” says Shibulal. “It’s not typical for hotels do something like this, but we are really passionate about it.” Over the years, they have tried different things, such as  classical dance performances, but after a lot of experimentation, this year the focus is on music. “We have artistes who will keep the energy up,” says Shibulal.