Kalamandalam is an art institute that teaches major arts like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam, Thullal, Chutti, Chamayam, Mridangam, Mizhav, Carnatic music and Kerala instruments. Kalamandalam is functioning under the Cultural Department of the State Government. Kerala Kalamandalam, located in the village of Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur district, is situated on November 9, 1930 at Mathappattu, Kundamkulam, Kakkad Karanavapad. Kalamandalam started functioning in 1936 at its own place on the shores of Cheruthuruthy. Some photos of Kathakali class in Kalamandalam.