Vellinezhi

Vellinezhi, the Kathakali Gramom.

Vellinezhi is a peaceful village near the famous Kunthlppuzha river. Vellinezhi village is popular for the numerous Kathakali and `Chenda' artistes. Master performers like Ramankutty Nair, Padmanabhan Nair and Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair are from Vellinezi. Vellinezhi is the village of kathakali artists, at Vellinezhi there are plenty of opportunities to see the Kathakali.

Here at Vellinezhi, Children begin to take their first steps towards learning the great temple art form of Kathakali in a homely environment traditionally known as Gurukulam. They learn to follow the footsteps of their illustrious predecessors like Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair, Keezhepadam Kumaran Nair and Vellinezhi Raman Kutty Bagavathar. At Vellinezhi training in Kathakali is a part of life. Thuriya has immense pleasure in inviting you to this serene village to experience the traditional and cultural values attached to this great art form. Kathakali has over the years become the brand image for Kerala. Vellinezhi the cradle of this classical art form has being lying unknown. We at Thuriya leisure exposes this magical life experience to you by whole heartedly welcoming you to VELLINEZHI GRAMOM through our well knit packages.