Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam

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]

Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam

Established	1955
Affiliation	Government of Kerala
Vice-Chancellor	Puthur Achutha Menon
Administrative staff	20
Location	Irinjalakuda Thrissur District , Kerala , India
Campus	Irinjalakuda
Nickname	Kalanilayam
Website	http://www.kalanilayam.com/

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]

References

1. "UNNAYI WARRIER SMARAKA KALANILAYAM". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
2. "Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam - About Kalanilayam". kalanilayam.com. 23 March 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
3. "Unnayi Warrier awards announced". The Hindu. 12 October 2004. Retrieved 27 May 2013.^{[dead link]}
4. "Kalanilayam takeover: feasibility study begins". The Hindu. 11 March 2004. Archived from the original on 14 April 2004. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
5. "Percussion artiste finds his rhythm in his native soil". The Hindu. 24 May 2013. Retrieved 27 May 2013.