National Examining Body
Kerala Kalamandalam (Deemed University for Art and Culture)
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National Examining Body
Overview
Founded in 1930 by the poet Vallathol Narayana Menon and Manakkulam Mukundaraja. Describes itself as "the premiere public institution in the country for the preservation and promotion of Kerala's traditional performing arts" and is recognized by the UGC as a Deemed to be University for Art and Culture. Teaches Kathakali (Vadakkan and Thekkan styles), Mohiniyattam, Kutiyattam, Thullal, Kathakali music and percussion, under the residential gurukula system.
Source
This entry records what Kerala Kalamandalam (Deemed University for Art and Culture) publishes about itself. We have not written an editorial profile for it yet. Source ↗
Kerala Kalamandalam official website, "About Us" page, read August 2026
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