Kalavadhyam Academy for Arts & Cultures is one of Bangalore's dedicated institutions for learning and promoting the rich traditions of Kerala's performing arts. The Academy offers professional training in Chenda, Thayambaka, Panchari Melam, Pandi Melam, Panchavadyam, Thimila, Maddalam, Idakka, and other traditional temple percussion arts under experienced artists and mentors. With regular classes across Bangalore, performance opportunities, workshops, and artist development i

Chenda, a percussion instrument from Kerala, India, serves as a powerful expression of the region’s rich cultural heritage.

When you immerse yourself in a traditional art form, you embrace the culture and values that shape it. The devotion, respect, dedication,...