Cultural Ambassador & Arts Advocate

Erickavu N. Sunil is not only a celebrated percussionist, author, and academic but also a committed cultural ambassador and arts advocate, dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of India's classical and traditional art forms. His vision finds its fullest expression in the Indeevaram Cultural Trust, a non profit organization he founded and chairs in Thiruvananthapuram.

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN - INDEEVARAM CULTURAL TRUST

Sunil envisioned Indeevaram as a sanctuary for timeless art, an inclusive platform where prodigies, amateurs, differently abled children, and legendary maestros share the same stage. Established in June 2018 (Reg. No. 79/2018), the Trust is dedicated to classical music, dance, literature, traditional art forms, and holistic art education.

A PLATFORM OF INCLUSIVITY AND EXCELLENCE

Indeevaram is designed as an inclusive and merit-based cultural space where:

Emerging artists and established maestros share the same stage
Young prodigies are nurtured with dignity and visibility
Differently-abled children are given meaningful performance opportunities
Classical and literary traditions are presented in intellectually engaging formats

Since its inception, Indeevaram curated eight thoughtfully designed cultural programmes as part of its pre-inaugural festival series, reinforcing its commitment to quality over quantity.

GRAND INAUGURATION & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

After a pause during the Covid pandemic, Indeevaram's Grand Inauguration & Cultural Festival was held on 30 November 2025 at EMS Hall, University of Kerala, Karyavattom Campus. The ceremonial lamp was lit by eminent personalities including Prof. Madhusoodanan Nair (Poet), Dr. Methil Devika (Mohiniyattom Practitioner & Academic), Dr. Sunil V.T (Former Dean, Fine Arts, University of Kerala), Dr. Bhavana Radhakrishnan (Playback Singer, Retd. Professor), Dr. P. Rajesh Kumar (Registrar, Kerala Kalamandalam), and Mr. Sreekumar V (Secretary, GTech, Technopark).

The event featured a special showcase by differently abled children, a Mohiniyattom lecture demonstration by Dr. Methil Devika, and a musical ensemble by students of Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, reflecting Indeevaram's inclusive and educational ethos.

CONTINUING INITIATIVES

From January 2026, Indeevaram began hosting monthly programs at its amphitheatre in Chenkottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram, bringing together young talents and established artists on a shared platform.

INSTITUTIONAL CREDIBILITY AND CULTURAL GOVERNANCE

Indeevaram Cultural Trust operates with strong institutional compliance and transparency. The organization is registered under:

80G and 12A (Income Tax exemptions)
DARPAN registration
CSR-1 certification

These credentials position Indeevaram as a credible and structured platform for corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships, cultural sponsorships, and philanthropic engagement in the arts sector.

A CULTURAL VOICE FOR THE FUTURE