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Training the Next Generation of Kerala Percussion Artists

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

We nurture young talent in the sacred traditions of Kerala percussion. Our students learn discipline, rhythm, and the classical Melam style in our Bangalore Gurukulam.

Presenting the next generation of Kalavadhyam. This poster announces a Panchari Melam led by our talented kids' batch, showcasing the young artists who will carry the tradition forward.

The fierce concentration of a young artist, Kalavadhyam Lakshmi Narayanan. His hands move with a speed that belies his calm expression, a sign of a future leader in the making.

The future of Kalavadhyam is in safe hands. Our young artists, Lakshmi Narayanan and Pranav Murali, are poised to carry our style and tradition forward for the next generation.

Announcing the Panchari Melam led by our youngest Melam Pramani, Kalavadhyam Laxminarayanan, at the Kollur Mookambika Temple. He will be joined by legendary masters of Kurum Kuzhal, Kombu, and Ilathaalam.

A poster for our Kshethrolsavam 2025, highlighting the kids' batch performance. We believe in giving our youngest students the grandest stages to showcase their learning.

The future generation of artists starts young. Here, a young student, Abhinav Murali, performs with focus and dedication at the Kanjur Sreekrishna Temple.

Kalavadhyam Laxminarayanan performing at the Kottuvodath Vettakorumakan Temple. Our students gain invaluable experience by participating in authentic temple poorams and festivals.

About The Next Generation of Artists

You might see our students performing with confidence, but the journey begins on stone blocks. We prioritize Saadhakam, the practice of rhythmic patterns on silent surfaces, to build wrist strength and muscle memory. This is not about rushing to the stage; it is about building the focus required to hold the rhythm steady. Our students spend months here before they touch a Chenda drum, ensuring the foundation is deep before the performance begins.

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Kalavadhyam

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

We started with a small spark to keep Kerala's percussion traditions alive in Bangalore. Today, we are a family of over 800 students, all learning the discipline of the Melam together. We welcome anyone with passion, from age seven and up, to join our Gurukulam.

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