LalithaKala Mandhir provides free training in the Fine Arts to all those who are enthusiastic and committed, including those without means or the opportunity to learn the Fine Arts. Among the disciplines taught at LalithaKala Mandhir are: Classical Bharathanatyam, Carnatic Vocal Music, Mirudangam, Veena and Flute. Padmashree Smt. Chitra Visweswaran is the Dean of LalithaKala Mandhir. She, along with other reknown artistes serve as Acharyas at LalithaKala Mandhir. Through LalithaKala Mandhir, children in villages are imbibed with a sense of culture and a taste for the fine arts, a necessary component in a child's growth and education. LalithaKala Mandhir has staged many dramas, including the mega production of Periya Puranam, the story of the 63 Saivaite Saints - in 80 episodes at Chennai, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli over a period of seven years. These stories teach important lessons in morality and wisdom. All programs conducted by LalithaKala Mandhir are free of charge to the public.