Ayiroor Kathakali Gramam

Ayiroor Kathakali Gramam, also written Ayirur Kathakali Gramam, is a cultural destination in Ranni Taluk of Pathanamthitta district, Keralam. The village has a long association with Kathakali and has been recognised for sustaining the classical dance-drama as part of everyday community culture. Keralam Tourism describes Ayirur as Keralam's first Kathakali village and highlights its annual week-long Kathakali festival, during which performances, demonstrations and related cultural activities bring together artists, students and spectators.

The area's connection with the Pampa River and rural central Keralam gives the experience a different character from formal urban auditoriums. Visitors interested in Kathakali can gain context for the art's expressive hand gestures, elaborate make-up, costumes, percussion and stories drawn from Indian epics. Programmes are event-dependent, so travellers hoping to see a live performance should confirm dates locally.

Even outside festival periods, Ayiroor remains a meaningful cultural stop on a Pathanamthitta itinerary.