Kalavadhyam Family: Authentic Kerala Percussion Gurukulam in Bangalore
Beyond the rhythm of the Chenda lies our true strength—a community united by tradition. Meet the gurus, students, and families who make Kalavadhyam a living gurukulam in Bangalore.
Our 2024 batch of Chenda students with their respected gurus. This group photo represents the bond between teacher and student that is at the heart of our Kalavadhyam family.
As part of our 15th anniversary, we presented 'Guruvandanam' to honor our visiting teachers, Shri Peruvanam Sankaranarayanan Marar and Shri Kombath Anil Kumar.
A moment of respect and blessing. We honor our gurus, who are the custodians of this tradition and who guide us on our artistic journey.
Presenting a token of our respect to our visiting guru during our 15th-anniversary 'Guruvandanam' ceremony. Their wisdom is invaluable to our academy.
A gesture of reverence. We honor our guru, Shri Peruvanam Sankaranarayanan Marar, with a traditional 'ponnada' as a mark of our deep respect and gratitude.
The entire Kalavadhyam Kshethra Vaadhya Kala Sangham family together. This is the community that learns, performs, and grows together.
The Kalavadhyam family after a performance at the Kollur Mookambika Temple. These shared moments of devotion and artistry strengthen our bonds.
About this collection
This is not just a place to learn rhythm; it is a space to experience the traditional Gurukulam system. Before you pick up a drum, you connect with the lineage through Guruvandanam and rigorous Saadhakam on practice blocks. If you are looking for a community that treats every performance as a sacred offering—from our temple festival appearances at Kollur Mookambika to our intimate academy gatherings—you have found your home.
Our journey began 15 years ago with a simple spark: to keep Kerala’s temple art forms alive in the heart of Bangalore. Today, we are a family of over 800 students, ranging from young children to seniors, all bound by the goal of preserving Chenda Melam, Panchavadhyam, and Sopana Sangeetham.
At the center of our academy are our Gurus, including Shri Dheeraj Edat and our visiting legends. They teach the 'Kshethra' style, which emphasizes discipline, posture, and devotion over shortcuts. We believe that mastery comes from the ground up, which is why every student starts with Saadhakam. This foundation builds the physical and mental stamina required for the powerful 'simha garjjanam' (lion’s roar) of the Chenda.
We operate at various Kalari locations across Bangalore—from Ramamurthy Nagar to Sarjapur Road—ensuring that this heritage remains accessible. Beyond the drum, we foster an inclusive environment where women, children, and enthusiasts of all backgrounds can learn and thrive. Whether you are performing in a grand temple festival or joining an online batch from abroad, you are stepping into a lineage that values art as a divine blessing and a responsibility for the next generation.
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We are not just an academy; we are a family dedicated to keeping Kerala’s percussion spirit alive in Bangalore. Our doors are open to anyone with passion, from kids to adults, to learn the sacred art of Chenda, Edakka, and Thimila directly from masters who treat this like a temple.
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