Kerala Kalamandalam is a renowned institution located in Cheruthuruthy, Kerala that teaches traditional classical art forms such as Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam, and others. Founded in 1930 by poet Vallathol Narayana Menon, it follows the Gurukula residential school system of intimate teacher-student training to preserve these art forms that were becoming extinct. Students undergo morning and afternoon training that includes physical practice as well as literary study of the art forms. Recently, Kerala Kalamandalam launched a new "Day with the Masters" cultural tourism project that offers visitors a guided three-hour tour of the campus and old campus for an unforgettable