Established 1955 Phone 094472 96939 Founded 1955 | Administrative staff 20 Nickname Kalanilayam | |
Address Unnayi Warrier Road, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala 680121 | ||
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Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam (Malayalam: ഉണ്ണായി വാര്യര് സ്മാരക കലാനിലയം) is a performing arts training institution in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District of Kerala. The centre is affiliated with the Government of Kerala.
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Kathakali padam poothanamoksham kottakkal narayanan kalanilayam rajeevan
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.
Courses and performances
The centre offers courses in Kathakali vesham, Kathakali music, Kathakali chenda, Kathakali maddalam, Kathakali chutty, Kappupani, Classical music, Violin, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi.
Public performances are conducted on Republic Day, Independence Day, the third Thursday of every month, October 6, July 12 and Navarathri.