South India Kerala Tours - Tours To Cheruthuruthy located 32km north
of Thrissur or Trichur is one of the most honored places
as it is the center of Kerala Kalamandalam.
This village is located on gently undulating
land with greenery all around . The Bharatpuzha
river , the longest river in Kerala adds much
more to the beauty of the landscape. Cheruthuruthy
is most well known for Kalamandalam
where the state training school of Kathakali
is there This school has imparted the training
for 78 years in the traditional dance of Kathakali
. Here only many of the internationally acclaimed
artists have been trained.
The Kalamandalam and its scenic beauty
with the ethnic ambience around the place is Very refreshing
for the mind , body and spirit. The Koothambalam
which is a traditional dance theater is the
only dance theater built outside the temple complex
. Kalamandalam was patronized by Raja
of Cochin , now it is funded both by state and national
governments. The unique aspect of the training center
is that here you have Muslim and Christian students
apart from Hindus.
Want to know how the specialized dance form Kathakali
is taught then just view the training sessions
held at Kalamandalam in Cheruthuruthy
You will be amazed at the rigorous techniques
taught. Kalamandalam also gives training
in Mohiniyattom, Kootiyattam, Panchavadyam, Thullal
etc. Best time to visit Kerala Cheruthuruthy Tours is the during
the week long festival starting from Christmas every
year.
It is held at Koothambulam and also along the shore of the River Bharatapuzha in the campus of Kalamandalam :
Here at the festival :
• You can see the various art forms of Kerala
• Walk past the campus to visit small but intricately designed Shiva temple in typical Keralan architecture. Just view the amazing sight of the temple lit all over by candles in the outside portion in the evening time.
How to Reach
Air: Cochin International Airport is 90 km away
Rail: Nearest railway station is at Shornur which is at a distance of 10km.
Contact South India Tour Travel for more information if you want to visit
Kerala Cheruthuruthy Tours
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