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Online Learning: Master Chenda Melam at Kalavadhyam Gurukulam

byKalavadhyamOnline classes and in-person at 7 Kalari locations across BengaluruStarts from₹1,200 per monthView full gallery

Bring the authentic rhythm of Kerala’s temple arts to your home. Join our global Gurukulam and learn from our master teachers, no matter where you are.

If you are interested in learning Chenda but cannot join our classes in Bengaluru, our new online platform, Kalavadhyam Gurukulam, is for you. Learn at your own pace with our comprehensive video courses.

About Online Learning: Kalavadhyam Gurukulam

Learning online with us is not just watching pre-recorded videos. We bring the discipline of our Bengaluru Kalari to your home through bi-weekly live Zoom sessions. Every student begins with Saadhakam—rhythm exercises on stone blocks—to build the foundation before touching a drum. This ensures that even from a distance, you develop the correct posture and rhythm precision required for traditional Melam.

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Online classes and in-person at 7 Kalari locations across BengaluruStarts from ₹1,200 per month

We are a family bound by a shared love for the rhythms of Kerala. We started Kalavadhyam with a small spark to keep these traditions alive, and today, we invite you to be part of our lineage, whether you join us in our Bengaluru Kalari or through our online Gurukulam.

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