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Kerala’s Classical Arts Awards 2023: Honoring Heritage
Kerala’s government, through the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, announced three prestigious awards to celebrate excellence in classical arts:

State Kathakali Award
Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya Puraskaram (for percussionists)
Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram (for dance/theatre)
These awards include a cash prize, citation, and plaque, providing both recognition and financial support to veteran artists.

Why These Awards Matter
Preserve 2,000-year-old art forms like Koodiyattam and Kathakali.
Encourage youth to pursue traditional arts amid modernization.
Boost cultural tourism and Kerala’s identity as India’s artistic hub.

2023 Award Winners
State Kathakali Award
Kuroor Vasudevan Namboothiri (Chenda maestro)
Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier (Maddalam virtuoso)
Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya Puraskaram
Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar (Innovative Chenda artist)
Keraleeya Nritta-Natya Puraskaram
Kalamandalam P.N. Girijadevi (Koodiyattam exponent)


Sample Q&A for Competitive Exams
Q: Which Kerala award honors excellence in Kathakali?
A: The State Kathakali Award.
Q: Who received the Pallavur Appu Marar Vadya Puraskaram in 2023?
A: Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar for his contributions to Chenda.
Q: Name the oldest classical theatre form recognized by Kerala’s awards.
A: Koodiyattam (2,000 years old).
Q: Which institution administers Kerala’s classical arts awards?
A: Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.
Q: How do these awards benefit Kerala’s culture?
A: They preserve heritage, support artists, and inspire youth.


Why This Matters for Exams
Questions on cultural awards, Kerala’s art forms, and heritage schemes frequently appear in:
Kerala PSC/KAS (General Knowledge)
UPSC (Arts & Culture section)
SSC (Static GK)
NIFT/NID (Design & Traditional Arts topics)
Understanding these awards helps aspirants tackle questions on Indian heritage, government initiatives, and UNESCO-recognized art forms—key areas for scoring high!