Pictured here is the morning practice session of Mohiniyattam students in front of Koothambalam in Kerala Kalamandalam.

Located on the banks of River Bharathapuzha at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur is the Kerala Kalamandalam, the pioneering institute in the state which imparts training to the classical art forms of Kerala. Renowned for the training in Kathakali, Kalamandalam also imparts training in other performing art forms like Mohiniyattam, Koodiyattam, Thullal and Nangiarkoothu. Training in vocal and percussion instruments are also conducted here. The Koothambalam - the traditional dance theatre at Kalamandalam is the only one in Kerala which is built outside a temple complex.