Kerala Kalamandalam, the Vallathol institution for Kerala's traditional performing arts
Background
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Founder:
Vallathol Narayana Menon
Co-founder:
Manakkulam Mukundaraja
Location:
Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district, on the Bharathapuzha
Training system:
Gurukula Sampradaya
Why it matters for exams: Founders, location and disciplines of Kerala's major art institutions are frequent Kerala PSC culture questions.
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In plain words
Gurukula Sampradaya Traditional teacher-student residential system — The ancient mode of education that stresses a deep bond between teacher and student.