Kalavadhyam Student Arangettam and Festival Milestones
Celebrating 15 years of preserving Kerala’s Kshethra Vadyakalakal in Bangalore through student Arangettam debuts and sacred temple festivals.
The program schedule for the first day of our Melothsavam 2022, featuring Ashtapathi, Chenda Arangettam, and Thiruvathirakali.
Celebrating 15 years of excellence. This video marks our journey of training over 800 students across 4 centers and earning university affiliation, all while keeping our culture alive.
The program schedule for the second day of Melothsavam 2022, featuring a Pandi Melam Arangettam, Bharatanatyam, and a grand Panchari Melam led by a master artist.
Announcing the Ilathaalam Arangettam for our second batch of students at the Kshethrolsavam 2025. We are proud to see so many students, including women and children, embrace this art.
Announcing our return to the sacred Kollur Mookambika Temple for the second consecutive year. These annual events are a cornerstone of our academy's calendar.
The official poster for Kalavadhyam Melothsavam 2022, our classical Chenda Melam symphony. A two-day festival celebrating the rich arts of Kerala.
A glimpse into the diverse cultural programs at our Melothsavam, including Chenda Melam Arangettam, Bharatanatyam, and Thiruvathirakali performed by the ladies' wing.
About this collection
Our events are not just performances; they are the true culmination of years of Saadhakam (practice). When you see an Arangettam on this page, you are witnessing a student who has progressed from practicing complex rhythms on stone blocks to performing a live Panchari Melam ensemble. Whether at our annual Melothsavam or at sacred sites like the Kollur Mookambika Temple, these milestones represent the dedication required to carry forward Kerala's percussion legacy.
The Kalavadhyam Journey
For 15 years, we have worked to bring the authentic sounds of Chenda Melam to Bangalore. This gallery captures the essence of that journey—from the quiet discipline of our Kalari (training spaces) to the thunderous energy of our Kshethrolsavam festivals.
Milestones and Performances
- Arangettam (Student Debut): This is the most significant milestone for our students. It is their first official stage performance. We believe in building a strong foundation, so students only step onto the stage once they have mastered the core thalam (rhythm) cycles and have the discipline to perform in a group.
- Melothsavam: Our annual classical Chenda Melam symphony. This festival brings together our students, expert gurus, and master artists to perform everything from Panchari Melam to the devotional grace of Sopana Sangeetham.
- Sacred Performances: We are honored to lead student performances at temples like the Kollur Mookambika Temple. These events are not just about showing skill; they are an offering of our art to the divine.
A Growing Family
Our events are a reflection of our 800+ student family. We take immense pride in our inclusive approach. You will see photos of our ladies' wing, children, and senior students performing side-by-side. Our goal is to ensure that Kalavaadyathinte paarambaryam (the tradition of our art) is passed on to the next generation, regardless of age or background. If you are looking to understand the depth of our training, these events provide the clearest picture of what you can achieve here.
Kalavadhyam
We founded Kalavadhyam not just as an academy, but as a Gurukulam—a family dedicated to keeping Kerala’s temple percussion alive in Bangalore. Seeing our students, from young children to our ladies' wing, perform with such devotion at major festivals is what drives us to keep the rhythm going.
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