‘Margi' is the place to watch some of the classical dance forms of Kerala. At Margi's Valiasala centre in Thiruvananthapuram, temple art forms like Kutiyattam, Nangiarkoothu, Chakkiyarkoothu and Paatakam are performed. Margi's second centre in the city stages Kathakali performances. Training is offered to those desirous of learning these art forms. One can also watch the artistes going through the long and elaborate make-up procedure for artforms like Kathakali and Kutiyattam