Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam Explained

Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam
Established:	1955
Administrative Staff:	20
Vice Chancellor:	Puthur Achutha Menon
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]

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.^[2]

Courses and performances

The centre offers courses in Kathakali vesham, Kathakali music, Kathakali chenda, Kathakali maddalam, Kathakali Malayalam: 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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: UNNAYI WARRIER SMARAKA KALANILAYAM. Kerala Tourism. 2013-05-27.
2. Web site: Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam - About Kalanilayam . 2019-03-23 . kalanilayam.com . 2019-03-23.
3. Web site: Unnayi Warrier awards announced. 12 October 2004. The Hindu. 2013-05-27.
4. Web site: Kalanilayam takeover: feasibility study begins. https://web.archive.org/web/20040414100048/http://www.hindu.com/2004/03/11/stories/2004031103860500.htm. dead. 2004-04-14. The Hindu. 2004-03-11. 2013-05-27.
5. News: Percussion artiste finds his rhythm in his native soil . The Hindu. 24 May 2013 . 2013-05-27.