Padayani Kalari at Kurampala

It is a training centre for various folk and ritualistic art forms. Grameena Kala Kendram registered in 1984 is later registered in 1998 as ' Kurampala Padeni Kalari' members of this kalari play key roles in Kurampala Padayani. Padayani items like Kolamthullal, Kolappattu, Kolam Making, Thappumelam, Comedy (vinodam) etc. are well taught here. Velakali, Chentamelam etc. are also trained here properly, Kalari performs Padayani throughout Kerala. It was Sri. Pandalam Narayana Pillai Aasan who made remarkable efforts to popularise this unique ritual art among young generation and kept the flame of this uncomparable folk culture without going extnguished.