Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam

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Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam
Established1955
Affiliation Government of Kerala
Vice-Chancellor Puthur Achutha Menon
Administrative staff
20
Location, ,
Campus Irinjalakuda
Nickname Kalanilayam
Website http://www.kalanilayam.com/

Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam is a performing arts training institution in Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District of Kerala. The centre is affiliated with the Government of Kerala. [1]

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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.[ citation needed ] Former prime minister of Cochin Panampilly Govinda Menon inaugurated the centre. [2]

Courses and performances

The centre offers courses in Kathakali vesham, Kathakali music, Kathakali chenda, Kathakali maddalam, Kathakali chutty, Koppupani (crafting of accessories & other costumes), Classical music, Violin, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi.

Public performances are conducted on Republic Day, Independence Day, the third Thursday of every month, 6 October, 12 July and Navarathri. [3] [4] [5]

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