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

  1. Nattuvangam – Conducting dance performances
  2. Vocal music – Singing
  3. Instrumental music – Playing instruments
  4. Dance – Various forms of dance
  5. Drama – Theatrical performance
  6. Poetry – Composing poetry
  7. Painting – Visual arts
  8. Sculpture – Creating sculptures
  9. Architecture – Designing buildings
  10. Carpentry – Woodworking
  11. Weaving – Fabric creation
  12. Embroidery – Needlework
  13. Pottery – Clay crafting
  14. Metalwork – Working with metals
  15. Jewelry-making – Crafting ornaments
  16. Masonry – Stone work
  17. Cooking – Culinary arts
  18. Gardening – Plant cultivation
  19. Ayurveda – Traditional medicine
  20. Herbalism – Use of herbs for healing
  21. Astrology – Horoscope and celestial studies
  22. Martial arts – Combat skills
  23. Archery – Bow and arrow skills
  24. Horse riding – Equestrian skills
  25. Fishing – Catching fish
  26. Hunting – Game hunting
  27. Farming – Agricultural practices
  28. Animal husbandry – Raising livestock
  29. Calligraphy – Artistic handwriting
  30. Storytelling – Oral traditions
  31. Linguistics – Study of languages
  32. Philosophy – Philosophical inquiry
  33. Rhetoric – Art of persuasion
  34. Debate – Engaging in discussions
  35. Singing praises – Eulogizing
  36. Mimicry – Imitation of others
  37. Clowning – Comedic performance
  38. Magic – Illusion and tricks
  39. Fortune telling – Predicting the future
  40. Dance drama – Combining dance and narrative
  41. Puppet shows – Manipulating puppets for storytelling
  42. Shadow play – Using shadows for performance
  43. Mask making – Creating masks for plays
  44. Ceremonial practices – Ritual performances
  45. Folklore – Traditional stories and legends
  46. Cultural festivals – Organizing and participating
  47. Social etiquette – Understanding social norms
  48. Public speaking – Addressing an audience
  49. Negotiation – Reaching agreements
  50. Diplomacy – Managing relationships
  51. Leadership – Guiding groups
  52. Management – Organizing resources
  53. Economics – Understanding trade and value
  54. Craftsmanship – General skill in making things
  55. Sewing – Stitching clothes
  56. Tattooing – Body art
  57. Photography – Capturing images
  58. Filmmaking – Creating films
  59. Digital arts – Using technology for art
  60. Cinematography – Art of filming
  61. Graphic design – Visual communication
  62. Fashion design – Clothing design
  63. Interior design – Space planning and decoration
  64. 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.