Ms. Louba Schild

Ms. Louba Schild

Ms. Louba Schild, the founder director of Vijnana Kala Vedi, first arrived in Kerala in 1968. She became fascinated by Kathakali and was fortunate enough to learn under some of. the greatest exponents of the art, like Padmashree Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, Sri. Ambalapuzha Shekharan, Sri. Mangombu Shivasankara Pillai etc. She also learned Kalaripayattu. From 1972 onwards she started performing Kathakali in temples and theatres. In 1974, 75, 76 she toured in Europe giving Kathakali performances, lectures and workshops

In 1977, after about 8 years of living in Kerala, Louba Schild felt the need to share her experience of the greatness of traditional Indian culture and also to revive the interest of the people of India in their own heritage.

For the purpose, she devoted her enthusiasm and energy to the creation of the VIJNANA KALA VEDI, while keeping up with the deep spiritual background of South Indian culture.

Thereafter, she has always been there in the cultural scenario of Kerala, preserving its tradition.

The Kerala Government adopted her idea of creating a Centre for the traditional architecture and mural paintings by setting up "the Vasthu Vidya Gurukulam" in Aranmula. She is now the Vice Chair person of the Centre.

Through her, Vijnana Kala Vedi actively enquires into the roots of culture and is open to new perspectives towards the harmonious balance between tradition and modern life.

VIJNANA KALA VEDI CULTURAL CENTRE - A traditional school for Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Bharatanatyam, Karnatic Music, Tabla, Maddalam, Hatha Yoga, Mural Painting, Wood Carving, Cooking, Kolam, Kalarippayatt.A Language school for the learning of Sanskrit, Hindi and Malayalam. A Centre for volunteers to Teach English in India.