KANNIYAKUMARI: The financial and social plights of the traditional artistes devoted to playing "chenda melam", the cylindrical percussion instrument that brings loudness and vibrancy to every ...

The monument, to him, mirrors his village, Sadhan, located about 25 miles away. “For generations, Hindus and Muslims have lived together in harmony here,” said Khan, a practicing Muslim and a ...

This excitement spills onto social media, too, where numerous groups celebrate Kerala’s percussion traditions — Panchari melam, Pandi melam, Shinkari melam, Panchavadyam, Thayambaka ...

CPI MLA T Ramachandran hailed Karunanidhi as an architect of modern Tamil Nadu, while MDMK MLA T Sadhan Thirumalaikumar viewed the university as long-overdue to honour the leader.

During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan shares a captivating photograph with his 16.9 million Instagram followers, showcasing a vibrant art form, chenda melam, which originates from the state of Kerala.

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) paid homage to the 26 victims of a terror attack that occurred on Tuesday (April 22, 2025) in ...

As for Hanumankind, he performed at Coachella earlier this month. He turned up with a traditional Kerala chenda melam (drummers' ensemble) to perform hits like Run It Up and Big Dawgs. Videos of ...

Also Read: Indian Rapper Hanumankind takes Coachella by storm with traditional Chenda Melam fusion The 22-year-old was joined by Queen’s Sir Brian May at the end of his set, as they performed ...

It is renowned for its elephant processions, 'chenda melam', and dazzling fireworks. Following this, Mohini Ekadashi is observed on the 8th, with Pradosh Vrat and Parashurama Dwadashi falling on the ...