Kerala is famous for its cultural ethos. The time - honoured traditions in arts, distinctive features in literature and uniqueness of culture made our state vibrant in all aspects of the scenario. The Department of Culture plays a pivotal role in making the cultural fronts up and active. Several institutes/ agencies function under the control or guidance of the Department of Culture with an aim to preserve and promote the cultural, literacy and artistic value of our state.

Other Institutions
.	Vasthuvidya Gurukulam
.	Vyloppilli Sanskriti Bhavan
.	Bharat Bhavan
.	Kerala Language Institute
.	The State Institute of Encyclopaedic Publications
	Department of Cultural Publications
	Sahitya Akademi
	Folklore Akademi
	Chalachithra Academy
	Kerala Kalamandalam
	Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
	Jawahar Balabhavan
.	State Balasahitya Institute
	State Children's Encyclopedia Publications
.	Guru Gopinath Natanagramam