The site, near the famous rock art site of Vellarikombai village in Kotagiri is sacred to both Irua and Kurumba indigenous communities
This is part of an arrangement by the luxury fashion brand with Karnataka and Maharashtra to help conserve the Kolhapuri Chappal heritage
At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture