Nomination Call for Kalasagar Award from Art enthusiasts

May 28, 2024 marks the birth centenary of Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, who performed the new Mela Pryogam and marked the new Mela Sampradayam for the Kathakali Melam.

Nominations for the award instituted by Kalasagar to perpetuate the memory of Paramacharya are welcome from art lovers. The Kalasagar Award is given to artists in the fields of Kathakali Vesham (Actor), Music, Chenda, Madhalam, Chutti (make up) and to those who excel in the arts of Ottanthullal, Cakyarkoothu, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam – Thimila, Madhalam, Edaka, Ilathalam and Kombu.

Nominations should be between 40-70 years of age and should be artists settled in Kerala. Nominations should be sent to Secretary, Kalasagar, Kavalappara, Shornur 679523 before 28th April. Awards will be presented on May 28, 2024.

Rajan Poduval

Secretary
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