Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
 Front-view of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in Thrissur
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| Abbreviation | KSNA |
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| Formation | 26 April 1958 |
| Headquarters | Thrissur, Kerala, India |
Region served |
Kerala |
Chairman |
Mattannoor Sankarankutty (present) |
Secretory |
Karivellur Murali (present) |
Parent organisation |
Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala |
| Website | Official website |
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi is located in Thrissur city, of Kerala, in India.
The academy presents awards for various fields like music, dance, theatre and traditional art forms. Some of the major awards include:
History
It was established on 26 April 1958, inaugurated by then Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The academy started a cultural centre at the Bahrain Kerala Samajam in Bahrain on 1 October 2010.