Kalasagar Awards 2024 Honors Traditional Performing Arts

The prestigious Fifteenth Kalasagar Awards, constitued in fond memory of legendary kathakali maestro Kakamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, recognizing remarkable contributions in the realm of traditional performing arts, have been unveiled for the year 2024. These awards, esteemed in the domain of Kathakali, Vesham, Music, Chenda, Maddalam, Chutty, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi, Ottenthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattom, Thayambaka, and Panchavadyam, specifically applaud the excellence in various facets of the performing arts.

Selected through a rigorous process of nominations by art connoisseurs, the awardees represent a pinnacle of talent and dedication within their respective disciplines.

The grand event for the presentation of the Kalasagar Awards is scheduled to take place on May 28, coinciding with the 100th birth anniversary of the revered Kathakali maestro, Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, the visionary founder of Kalasagar. This landmark occasion will be hosted at the illustrious Kalamandalam Nila Campus, in collaboration with Kerala Kalamandalam, and receives generous support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

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