Kerala Announces Kathakali and Nritta-Natya Awards

Swift Summary

• Kerala’s Minister for Culture, saji Cherian, announced the winners of key cultural awards for 2023 on Thursday.
• State Kathakali Awards: Kuroor Vasudevan Namboothiri (Kathakali chenda) and Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier (Kathakali Maddalam).
• Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya puraskaram: Chenda exponent Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar.
• Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram: Koodiyattam artiste Kalamandalam P.N. Girijadevi.

Published – July 17, 2025, 08:28 pm IST.

indian Opinion Analysis

The declaration of kerala’s prestigious cultural awards reflects an ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating classical art forms such as Kathakali, Koodiyattam, and the traditional instrument Chenda. These selections highlight individual excellence in unique aspects of these art forms-musical accompaniment and dance-drama performances. With recipients coming from renowned institutions like Kalamandalam and distinguished backgrounds in their crafts, these awards will further encourage efforts to keep Kerala’s rich artistic heritage thriving amidst modern distractions. Recognizing artists at both personal and institutional levels strengthens the visibility of nuanced traditions that define India’s varied cultural landscape.

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