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Kavalappara Narayanan Nair

Kathakali Performer

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Kavalappara Narayanan Nair (1882–1948) was a highly esteemed 20th-century Kathakali artiste and tutor from Kerala, South India. A native of Kavalappara, east of Shoranur in Palakkad district, he received his primary training under Guru Puthenveettil Sekhara Menon at the local Kaliyogam (Kathakali school) associated with the Kavalappara palace. Narayanan…

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1882

Born — Born in Kavalappara, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

Training — Trained under Guru Puthenveettil Sekhara Menon at Kavalappara palace's Kaliyogam.

Career as Performer and Tutor — Specialized in Hanuman roles and taught at Kerala Kalamandalam, PSV Natyasangham, and Kadathanattu Kaliyogam.

1948

Died

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