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Nomination From Art Conosseiure Invited for Kalasagar Award 2019

In Kerala
March 19, 2019

PALAKKAD:
The Kalasagar awards for exemplary contribution in the field of traditional performing arts will be presented on May 28 when the 95th birth anniversary of Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval founder of Kalasagar, will be celebrated with the support of Tripunithura Kathakali Kendram.

Kalasagar awards are given in honour of the artistes in the field of Kathakali – Vesham, music, Chenda, Maddalam and Chutty as well as Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi, Ottenthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattom, Thayambaka, and Panchavadyam — Thimila, Maddalam, Edakka, Thalam and Kombu. The awardees will be selected through nominations received from lovers of art. The minimum criteria for nomination is that the artistes should be between the ages of 40 and 70, should be well- known performers, gurus, and a permanent resident of Kerala. Nominations with complete details of the artists should be sent to The Secretary, Kalasagar, Kavalappara, Shoranur, Palakkad, Kerala 679523 on or before April 28.