Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam
| Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam | |
|---|---|
| ഉണ്ണായി വാര്യര് സ്മാരക കലാനിലയം | |
| Established | 1955 |
| Affiliation | Government of Kerala |
Administrative staff | 20 |
| Location | Thrissur District, KeralaSouth India, India |
| Campus | Irinjalakuda |
| Nickname | Kalanilayam |
| Website | http://www.kalanilayam.com/ |
Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam (Malayalam: ഉണ്ണായി വാര്യര് സ്മാരക കലാനിലയം)is a performing arts training institution located in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District of Kerala. The centre is affiliated with the Government of Kerala.[1]
History
The institution was established in 1955 in memory of Unnayi Variyar, renowned writer of Nalacharitham. It is governed by a body of 12 persons elected from the general council consisting of 102 life members. Former Prime Minister of Cochin Panampilly Govinda Menon inaugurated the centre. The centre offers courses in Kathakali vesham, Kathakali music, Kathakali chenda, Kathakali maddalam, Kathakali chutty, Kappupani, Classical music, Violin, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi. Public performance is conducted on Republic Day, Independence Day, 3rd Thursday of all month, October 6, July 12 and Navarathri for all visitors.[2][3][4]
References
- ↑ "UNNAYI WARRIER SMARAKA KALANILAYAM". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ↑ "Unnayi Warrier awards announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ↑ "Kalanilayam takeover: feasibility study begins". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ↑ "Percussion artiste finds his rhythm in his native soil". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-05-27.