Located in Mudavanmukal in
Thiruvananthapuram District, Maruthi Kalari is a center for
Marma Chikitsa, art and culture. Established in 1957, it specializes in
Kalaripayattu treatment and training. Annual and short term courses in Kalaripayattu,
Kathakali,
Carnatic Classical Music,
Mohiniyattam,
Bharatanatyam,
Kuchipudi and yoga are offered. Instruments such as
Chenda, Maddalam,
Mridangam and
Tabla are trained here. The center arranges cultural workshops to promote Indian art.
