Gandhi Seva Sadanam (popularly known as Kathakali Sadanam) is a prestigious cultural institution in Perur, Palakkad (Kerala). Founded in 1953 by the Gandhian freedom fighter K. Kumaran, it is one of the four most significant schools in the world for the classical dance-drama of Kathakali.
The academy is celebrated for its preservation of the Kalluvazhi Chitta—the most refined and strictly disciplined style of Kathakali—and operates under the traditional Gurukula system.
## Academic & Art Courses
The academy offers professional-grade training that can last up to 8 years. Admissions typically open in June each year.
## The "Sadanam" Campus
The institution is a large complex that integrates Gandhian values with modern education:
## Legacy and Leadership
## Visiting & Contact
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