Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur

Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur is a renowned institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional performing arts of Kerala. Established in 1930 by the celebrated poet Vallathol Narayana Menon, this Deemed to be University is located in Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district of Kerala. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by NAAC, Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur holds the distinction of being a premier institution for classical arts education in India. The institution achieved Deemed to be University status in 2006, acknowledging its excellence in arts education and research. Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur offers a comprehensive range of courses across Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research levels in various classical art forms including Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam, Ottanthullal, Thullal, Panchavadyam, Thayambaka, and various percussion instruments. The institution admits students through direct admission based on auditions and interviews, assessing the artistic aptitude and potential of candidates. With a sprawling campus nestled along the banks of the Bharathapuzha River, Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur has been instrumental in nurturing generations of artists who have achieved national and international acclaim. The institution has received numerous accolades including recognition from UNESCO for Koodiyattam and has been instrumental in preserving Kerala's rich cultural heritage through systematic training and documentation.