There are sixty four arts
It is customary to learn this from the times of kings. Generally, one can learn these arts by the age of 16
- Nattuvangam – Conducting dance performances
- Vocal music – Singing
- Instrumental music – Playing instruments
- Dance – Various forms of dance
- Drama – Theatrical performance
- Poetry – Composing poetry
- Painting – Visual arts
- Sculpture – Creating sculptures
- Architecture – Designing buildings
- Carpentry – Woodworking
- Weaving – Fabric creation
- Embroidery – Needlework
- Pottery – Clay crafting
- Metalwork – Working with metals
- Jewelry-making – Crafting ornaments
- Masonry – Stone work
- Cooking – Culinary arts
- Gardening – Plant cultivation
- Ayurveda – Traditional medicine
- Herbalism – Use of herbs for healing
- Astrology – Horoscope and celestial studies
- Martial arts – Combat skills
- Archery – Bow and arrow skills
- Horse riding – Equestrian skills
- Fishing – Catching fish
- Hunting – Game hunting
- Farming – Agricultural practices
- Animal husbandry – Raising livestock
- Calligraphy – Artistic handwriting
- Storytelling – Oral traditions
- Linguistics – Study of languages
- Philosophy – Philosophical inquiry
- Rhetoric – Art of persuasion
- Debate – Engaging in discussions
- Singing praises – Eulogizing
- Mimicry – Imitation of others
- Clowning – Comedic performance
- Magic – Illusion and tricks
- Fortune telling – Predicting the future
- Dance drama – Combining dance and narrative
- Puppet shows – Manipulating puppets for storytelling
- Shadow play – Using shadows for performance
- Mask making – Creating masks for plays
- Ceremonial practices – Ritual performances
- Folklore – Traditional stories and legends
- Cultural festivals – Organizing and participating
- Social etiquette – Understanding social norms
- Public speaking – Addressing an audience
- Negotiation – Reaching agreements
- Diplomacy – Managing relationships
- Leadership – Guiding groups
- Management – Organizing resources
- Economics – Understanding trade and value
- Craftsmanship – General skill in making things
- Sewing – Stitching clothes
- Tattooing – Body art
- Photography – Capturing images
- Filmmaking – Creating films
- Digital arts – Using technology for art
- Cinematography – Art of filming
- Graphic design – Visual communication
- Fashion design – Clothing design
- Interior design – Space planning and decoration
- Event planning – Organizing events
Athmalayam always indented to make sure that one should master at least 3 of 64 kalas in their entire life time.