Kalasagar is an organisation based at Kavalappara in Palakkad
Dt of Kerala founded by Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval, the maestro of
percussion Chenda. The institution celebrates the birth anniversary of its
founder every year on May 28. As part of this, Kalsagar used to honor artists
from different fields of art & culture. Kalasagar invites nominations from art lovers and connoisseurs for this year’s award.
Kalasagar awards are given to artistes in the field of
Kathakali Vesham, Music, Chenda, Maddalam and Chutty as well as Bharathanatyam,
Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi, Ottanthullal, Chakyarkoothu, Koodiyattom, Thayambaka,
and Panchavadyam — Thimila, Maddalam, Edakka, Thalam and Kombu. The awards are
decided on the basis of nominations from the art lovers. The artist selected
for the award should be between the age of 40-70 years and should be a permanent
resident of Kerala.
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