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Panchavadyam , literally meaning an orchestra of five instruments, is basically a temple art form that has evolved in Kerala. Of the five instruments, four — timila, maddalam, ilathalam and idakka — belong to the percussion category, while the fifth, kombu, is a wind instrument. Much like any chenda melam, panchavadyam is characterised by a […]
Chenda is the main percussion instrument used in almost all festivals and celebrations in India. Now it is also used in public campaign programs. It is widely used in Kerala, Karnataka, Tulu Nadu, and Tamil Nadu. Other Indian states also have it, but the name, shape, and sound are different. Chenda is main in various […]
