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	Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Kalaripayattu, Kerala art and culture, Cultural package, Kalamandalam package, Contact Unique ...
		Kerala owes its transnational fame to this nearly 300 years old classical dance form which combines facets of ballet, opera, masque and the pantomime.
		Among the classical performing arts of Kerala, Thullal is distinct with its simplicity of presentation and its frank, outspoken wit and humour.
		Kalamandalam was founded in 1930 by the celebrated poet Vallathol Narayana Menon for the preservation and promotion of the traditional classical arts of Kerala viz.
	www.uniquekerala.com /artsandculture.htm (1570 words)

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		Kerala is a land of many rivers, the banks of which offered a cradle to the growth of a rich and heterogeneous culture.
		Kerala's culture is distinct and unique and that has made it popular to tourists from around the world.
		Kerala is isolated from the decant plateau by the mountainous belt of the Western Ghats, but with a long coastline open to foreign influences, Kerala has evolved a unique culture.
	www.kerals.com /kerala/culture.htm (1030 words)

	Kalamandalam Tanzania -- A socio-cultural association of keralites in Tanzania
		The first general body meeting of Kerala Kalamandalam was held at Maduradas Kalidas memorial hall at Daressalaam on 3rd February 1957 and a managing committee consisting of 11 members was elected.
		In the subsequent years Kerala Kalamandalam progressed with a pattern of cultural programs, Malayalam dramas, variety entertainment programs consisting of music, dances, tableaux, one-act plays etc. Children’s sports day, Mandalam day (presently celebrated as the Half-yearly General Body Meeting) and fancy dress competitions were some of the other important annual activities.
		Kerala Kalamandalam gave a reception to him, which was attended by many dignitaries at Dar es Salaam, apart from members of Kerala Kalamadalam and their families.
	kalamandalam.co.tz /history.html (1384 words)

	The Hindu : Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram / Focus : Whither Kerala Kalamandalam?
		Kerala Kalamandalam is likely to be declared a deemed university soon.
		In 1941, under the government administration, Vallathol was appointed at the Kalamandalam as art director on a monthly salary of Rs.
		Disillusioned by bureaucratic procedures, Vallathol requested the government to shift the administration of the Kalamandalam to a committee of art experts, which was approved in 1945 with an annual grant of Rs.
	www.thehindu.com /fr/2006/11/03/stories/2006110300490300.htm (902 words)

	Kerala, State of India @ whatisindia.com
		Kerala is the single largest producer of a number of other crops like banana and ginger, besides tea and coffee in abundance.
		Kerala is the first state to have public telephones in all its villages, with long-distance call facilities.
		Kerala is a land of rivers and backwaters.
	www.whatisindia.com /issues/keralast/index.html (1108 words)

	Kerala Kalamandalam,Kerala Kalamandalam Kerala in South India,Dances in Kerala,Classical Dances of Kerala, Kerala Folk ...
		The cradle of Kathakali training in India, Kerala Kalamandalam is located on the banks of Kerala's longest river, the Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy.
		Kalamandalam is undoubtedly the best institution in India imparting training and conducting performance of Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal.
		Kalamandalam is credited with the revival of Kathakali at a time when the great art form was under the threat of extinction.
	kerala.indiantravelportal.com /dances/kerala-kalamandalam.html (402 words)

	Vimoksha - Indian classical music and dance portal - Kerala Kalamandalam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kalamandalam is invariably the best institution in India imparting training and conducting performance of Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal.
		From 1930 to 1971 Kalamandalam functioned in the beautiful campus in the village Cheruthuruthy beside the river Bhartappuzha.
		It was added to the curriculum of Kalamandalam at its very inception and within the past seven decades a number of prominent figures have emerged in the field, under its aegis, giving shape to what has come to be known as the ‘kalamandalam style’.
	www.vimoksha.com /frontpage/kerala-kalamandalam.html (1826 words)

	Festivals of Kerala
		Palakkad, known as the granary of Kerala, is a land of palms and paddy fields.
		Lokanarkavu temple, Vadakara, Kozhikode District is frequently alluded to in the northern ballads or the 'Vadakkanpattu' of Kerala.
		George's Church, Aruvithura One of the oldest churches in Kerala, it is believed that the St.George's Church was established by St. Thomas in the first century A.D. The church was reconstructed in the 16th century.
	www.naturemagics.com /kerala-ethnic.shtm (2328 words)

	Tourist Places In Thrissur, Guruvaur, Thrissur Pooram -Down To Kerala
		The geographical and bio diversity of Kerala with the coastline beaches and stretches of backwaters lined with the swaying coconut palms on one side and evergreen forests of the western ghats with very rich wildlife on the other side makes it a real paradise to the alien traveler.
		The Kerala Kalamandalam was established by allathol Narayana Menon, the renowned Malayalam poet.
		The Bharani festival at the Kodungallur Bhagawati temple is one of the grandest in Kerala.
	hikerala.googlepages.com /Tourism_Thrissur.htm (2968 words)

	Near by places - Places nearby Poomully Mana are Guruvayur, Punathur kota,Kerala Kalamandalam
		It was the first institutional step in the cultural history of Kerala to start training in classical performing arts which were so far left to the patronage of provincial kings and landlords.
		Rama Chakyar boldly brought Koothu and Koodiyattam outside the temples in the late fifties disregarding the displeasure of caste-conscious conservatives in the field and liberated these esoteric art forms from the dark cells of taboos and inhibitions.
		Other performing arts that are taught at and performed by Kalamandalam are classical Karnatic music (vocal) Thullal, a semi- classical solo dance-drama, Panchavadyam, an example of one of the wonderful instrumental ensembles of Kerala and Mridangam, the foremost among the percussion instruments in Karnatic music.
	www.ayurvedamana.com /nearby.asp (1085 words)

	Tropical Wings - Tailor made and customised tour packages to Kerala, South India.
		Kerala is also known for Kathakali - a 300-year-old dance form developed exclusively in the state combining the performing art forms of opera, ballet, masque, and pantomime.
		The classical and ritual arts of Kerala have always enjoyed a rich patronage, from the former kings who ruled the state to the latter day democratic governments.
		The old Kerala Kalamandalam is still at Cheruthuruthy on the shore of Nila River (Bharathapuzha).
	www.tropicalwings.com /html/culture.html (761 words)

	Kerala History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kerala Kalamandalam has now taken up the task of popularising nangiar koothu by taking it outside the temples and allowing training to aspirants of all communities.
		Efforts were on to combine folk traditions prevalent in various parts of Kerala, with puranic themes and traditional forms of performance, as shown by the growth of krishnanattom and ramanattom and finally kathakali.
		Kalamandalam Divakaran Nair, a veteran in the field, is in the faculty for many years.
	www.keralahistory.ac.in /traditionalperformingartsforems.htm (11226 words)

	Day with Masters. Cultural tour to Kerala Kalamandalam famous dance & music school in Kerala.
		Kalamandalam will be closed for examinations and summer holidays from the third week of March, and the tour will not be available during the vacation period.
		By the time I make my way over to the campus of Kerala Kalamandalam, classes are already in full tilt: the masters, big and little, are attending to morning practical lessons, and darkness has given way to extraordinary light.
		He tells me that training in Kalamandalam is unique in that it follows the ancient gurukula system of education, which requires both students and teachers to reside on campus.
	www.palmlandtours.net /kerala/tours/kalamandalam/kalamandalam.htm (1550 words)

	Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala Art N Dance -Kathakali, Mohiniattam,
		Literally, the dance of the enchantress, Mohiniyattam was mainly performed in the temple precincts of Kerala.
		It was Poet Vallathol who again revived it and gave it a status in modern times through Kerala Kalamandalam, which he founded in 1930.
		Kalamandalam Kalyaniamma, the first dance teacher of Kalamandalam was instrumental in resuscitating this ancient art form.
	www.kerala.cc /keralaartndance/index3.htm (554 words)

	KeralaToursim.com welcomes you.....your journey begins
		Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, was founded by Malayalam Poet Vallathol in 1930.
		The Samadhi (tomb) of the founder-poet is in the premises of the Kalamandalam on the banks of River Bharathapuzha.
		Pazhassi Kerala Varma Raja had a heroic death after fighting to the finish against British supremacy in the thick forests of Wayanad.
	www.keralatourism.com /monuments/index.htm (1861 words)

	Kerala Tourism
		Kerala Tourism's theme brochure ‘Life in a new light' won the award for the Best Promotional Literature and Panchakarma, a book on Ayurveda picked up the Best Publishing Award.
		Kerala is today one of the most acclaimed tourist destinations of the world.
		Tourism is increasingly becoming the mainstay industry of Kerala, offering several lakh job opportunities to Keralites, besides bringing in big investments, contributing much to the State's annual revenue and attracting valuable foreign exchange earnings.
	www.keralatourism.org:8080 /awards/7national.htm (416 words)

	KAIRALY - FINAL FRONTIER ON KERALA
		Of all the states in the Indian sub-continent Kerala is perhaps the only one endowed with a spectacular heritage of performing, ritual, folk and classical arts.
		Kakkad Karanavappad, an eminent scholar and Manakkulam Mukundaraja a devoted cultural -activist were an unending source of inspiration to Vallathol in the establishment of KERALA KALAMANDALAM along the banks of the river Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy, a small village in the northern edge of Thrissur District.
		The birth of Kalamandalam was remarkable in many respects.It was the first step in the cultural history of Kerala to start training in classical performing arts which were so far left to the patronage of provincial kings and landlords.
	www.kairalee.net /kai_kalamandalam.htm (884 words)

	Schools
		Kerala Kalamandalam: The birth of Kalamandalam was remarkable in many respects.
		Vallathol founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 along the banks of the river Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy, a small village in the northern edge of Trissur District.
		Today, Kerala Kalamandalam, spread over thirty two acres, teaches Bharatanatyam, Koodiyattam, Koothu, Nangiarkoothu, Carnatic music (vocal), Thullal, Panchavadyam, an example of one of the wonderful instrumental ensembles of Kerala.
	www.class.uidaho.edu /asiantheatre/schools.htm (413 words)

	Kerala Kalamandalam, Center for Indian Performing Arts and Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kerala has a spectacular heritage of performing, ritual, folk and classical arts.
		Towards the close of the nineteenth century the traditional arts of Kerala were on the verge of extinction.
		Kakkad Karanavappad, an eminent scholar and Manakkulam Mukundaraja, a devoted cultural activist, were an unending source of inspiration to Vallathol in the establishment of KERALA KALAMANDALAM along the banks of the river Bharathapuzha in Cheruthuruthy, a small village in the northern edge of Trissur District.
	www.kalamandalam.com /History.html (888 words)

	Kerala Kalamandalam gets deemed university status
		Kerala Kalamandalam, a distinguished centre of excellence in performing arts, has been accorded the status of a deemed university by the Centre.
		Now, it will be known as 'Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed Cultural University', Cultural Affairs Minister A P Anil Kumar said in a statement here today.
		Kalamandalam is widely known as the best institution in India imparting training and conducting performance of Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam and Thullal.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20060320/282006.html (214 words)

	Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri
		Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri, the renowned Koodiyattam maestro, is the first non-Chakyar to take up this art form.
		A desire to avoid formal schooling as "both mathematics and the teacher were very tough" and to satisfy the inner call of be-coming a Kathakali actor landed him at the Kerala Kalamandalam in 1965, without his family's approval.
		When he joined the Kalamandalam he learnt that two men at the interview were the Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair and Paimkulam Rama Chakyar, who was the first to bring both Koodiyattam and Chakyarkoothu outside the temple precincts.
	www.mykerala.net /koodiyattom/hindu.html (736 words)

	Kerala Natanam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kerala Natanam (Kerala Dance) is a new style of dance that is now recognised as a distinct art form evolved from Kathakali a form of Indian dance-drama.
		The Indian dancer Guru Gopinath a well trained Kathakali artist and his wife Thankamani Gopinath who was the first student of Mohiniyattam in Kerala Kalamandalam developed a unique structure for teaching and performng classical dance forms of India whose origins are from Kathakali.
		In 1993,during the Global Conference on Guru Gopinath and Kerala Natanam held in Trivandrum, a Sanskrit defintion was given to this style by his students.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kerala_Natanam (496 words)

	Thrissur, Cultural capital of Kerala - Cocohol
		but also to 'Kerala Kalamandalam'- the illustrious school that teaches and practices all the brilliant traditional art forms of Kerala.
		Kerala Kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy - 32kms north-east of Thrissur
		Manoj Vasudevan, Kerala and Kerala Tourism.The contents of the site are updated on a periodic basis.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/thrissur-kerala.php (1020 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Thrissur News : Row over appointments in Kerala Kalamandalam
		THRISSUR: A few candidates have alleged irregularities in the appointments to the posts of Lower Division Typist (on May 22) and Instructors Grade II in Kathakali Sangeetham and Sahityam (on June 5) in Kerala Kalamandalam and are dissatisfied with the way in which the candidates had been assessed, interviews conducted and ranklists prepared.
		The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) had staged a demonstration on May 5 in protest against the conduct of interviews for selecting the LD Typist in violation of the code of conduct for the Assembly elections.
		To complete the formalities and initiate measures to upgrade Kalamandalam, the UGC had mooted an ad hoc arrangement with Cultural Affairs Secretary as Acting Vice-Chancellor and Kalamandalam Special Officer as Acting Registrar prior to the constitution of the deemed university's Board of Management, according to sources in the UGC.
	www.hindu.com /2006/06/23/stories/2006062305060500.htm (384 words)

	Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala Maps - THRISSUR - Guruvayur - Irinjalakuda
		A cultural centre, the Kerala Kala Mandalam, the Kerala Sahitya Academy and Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy are located here.
		Kerala kalamandalam at Cheruthuruthy, the foremost institution imparting training in the classical arts like Kathakali, Koodiyattam and Mohiniattam, is situated on the main road from Thrissur to Shoranur.
		Vadakkunnathan Temple is one of the oldest temples of Kerala and is supposed to have been founded by Parashurama.
	www.kerala.cc /keralamap/thrissur.htm (564 words)

	Articles: Kathakali King Lear
		Kerala, the land of exotic coconut groves and backwaters with its art and culture provide just that: solace to millions, hinting that perhaps there is some truth in the legend after all.
		Shakespearean plays are known even to the remote villagers in Kerala and therefore it is no surprise that the artistes from Cheruthuruthy could bring 'King Lear' to life in Kathakali, the ancient art form from Kerala, the land of 100% literacy rate.
		Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair's acting when he was with Cordelia was beyond words; it showed the master at his best.
	www.keralalink.co.uk /assets/kathakali/kathakali.html (1203 words)

	Artists
		He is a double graduate of Kathakali Sadanam and Kerala Kalamandalam under renowned artistes Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair and Kalamandalam Padmanabhan Nair.
		Kalamandalam Raman Namboothiri Kalamandalam Raman Namboothiri is known as ‘Mela Kusalan’ (Percussion Champion) in Kathakali.
		Kalamandalam Satheesan is known to be the best make-up artiste in Kathakali and has won many prestigious awards for his varied art skills.
	www.class.uidaho.edu /asiantheatre/artists.htm (1161 words)

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