Support a Living Tradition
Donate to Kathakali Club, Thrissur
Your contribution sustains six decades of unbroken Kathakali performances, honours artistes, and safeguards priceless cultural heritage for future generations.
Income Tax Exemption — Section 80G
80G certificate valid · Official donation receipts issued for all contributions
Why Donate
Your Support Makes a Difference
Every contribution — large or small — directly sustains the Club's mission to keep Kathakali alive and accessible to future generations.
Monthly Performances
Supports the unbroken chain of monthly Kathakali programmes — 789+ shows since 1965 and counting.
Artiste Honourarium
Ensures fair remuneration and recognition for Kathakali artistes and accompanying musicians.
Heritage Costume Preservation
Maintains traditional Kathakali costumes, Kireedams (crowns), and Kathakali Koppu — irreplaceable cultural assets.
Venue & Stage Arrangements
Covers stage, lighting, sound, and venue logistics for every performance organised by the Club.
Education & Publications
Funds study classes, scholarly souvenirs, and cultural documentation preserving Kathakali knowledge.
Kathakali Academy & Museum
Supports the proposed permanent Academy — a landmark heritage project for Kerala's cultural capital.
Every contribution, regardless of size, plays a role in sustaining this living tradition — one that has endured through decades, through the pandemic, and into the digital age.
How to Contribute
Ways to Donate
Secure, transparent donation options designed for individual donors and institutions.
Option 1 — Recommended
Online Donation
- ✦ UPI / Net Banking / Credit or Debit Cards
- ✦ Instant confirmation and digital traceability
- ✦ Suitable for individual donors and institutions
- ✦ Secure payment gateway — Razorpay (coming soon)
Online payment integration will be live shortly. Please use bank transfer for now.
Option 2
Bank Transfer / NEFT / RTGS
Bank Account Details
After transferring, email the transaction reference to receive your official donation receipt.
Directed Giving
Choose What You Support
Donors may indicate a preferred area of contribution when making a donation. All funds are utilised strictly for the charitable and cultural objectives of the Club.
Specific allocation preferences may be communicated while donating or via email.
CSR & Institutional Giving
Corporate organisations interested in CSR-supported cultural initiatives can partner with the Club for structured engagement, project documentation, and Schedule VII alignment under the Companies Act 2013.
- ✦ Section 135 CSR compliant
- ✦ Schedule VII — Cultural Heritage
- ✦ Project proposals & utilisation certificates available
- ✦ Recognition in publications & events
🤝 Our Commitment to Transparency
- Transparent utilisation of all donor funds
- Statutory compliance and governance
- Ethical management of cultural resources
- Official receipts issued for all donations
- Funds used strictly for charitable & cultural objectives
Tax Benefit
Section 80G
Income Tax Exemption
The Kathakali Club, Thrissur holds valid Income Tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Donations made to the Club are eligible for tax deduction as per applicable laws.
Your Donation Entitles You To
Official Receipt
A signed receipt on Club letterhead for every contribution.
80G Certificate Copy
Downloadable copy of the valid 80G certificate for IT filing.
Donor Recognition
Acknowledgement in Club communications and anniversary souvenir.
Utilisation Reporting
Annual reports available confirming use of donated funds.
Become a Patron of Heritage
By contributing to the Kathakali Club, Thrissur, you become part of a six-decade-long cultural journey dedicated to preserving one of Kerala's greatest artistic traditions. Support Kathakali. Support Heritage.