--- title: "Women's Chenda Classes in Bangalore | Learn Traditional Percussion" description: "Join our inclusive women's batches to learn authentic Kerala Chenda Melam and Sopana Sangeetham in Bangalore. Master traditional percussion with Kalavadhyam." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kalavadhyam_official/kerala-percussion-arts-classes-gurukulam/women-of-kalavadhyam last_updated: 2025-08-29 --- # Traditional Chenda and Percussion Classes for Women in Bangalore Tribe Verified · 800+ students trained in Kerala percussion By [Kalavadhyam](https://mytribe.in/kalavadhyam_official) · Online classes and in-person at 7 Kalari locations across Bengaluru · ₹1,200 per month (estimate) Part of [Kerala Percussion Arts Classes (Gurukulam)](https://mytribe.in/kalavadhyam_official/kerala-percussion-arts-classes-gurukulam). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kalavadhyam_official/kerala-percussion-arts-classes-gurukulam/gallery) We create a supportive, inclusive space for women to master the powerful rhythms of Chenda, Thayambaka, and Sopana Sangeetham in Bengaluru. ## Photos and videos - ![An invitation to the Sopana Sangeetham Arangettam (debut performance) of our student, Smt. Vijaya Muralidharan. It is a proud moment to see her perform this divine musical journey on the Edakka.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e60c5e9-ab77-404a-8ed6-4b480876ae89) - ![A cheerful moment with our 2023-2024 ladies' batch for Chenda. They are learning Panchari Melam, Pandi Melam, and Thayambaka under the guidance of our Aashan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6cc37827-31a5-4d52-ab01-125d5d40cc1c) - ![Our 2023-2024 ladies' Chenda batch with their guru, Kalavadhyam Dheeraj Edat. We provide a supportive and encouraging environment for women to excel in this powerful art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/857ec57e-ea59-4917-b0ab-6cea5b51b4af) - [Video: Kalavadhyam Aarathi Santhosh, a dedicated Thayambaka student at our academy. Here she is, fully immersed in the rhythm during a practice session.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b747ad60-3c75-4ced-b4ef-9527cfc46666) - [Video: The powerful presence of women in our melam ensemble. Our female artists perform alongside everyone else, contributing their skill and passion to the performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b82d2bf0-c7f9-4c3d-9aa4-7ac83a02a43f) - ![An invitation to the Sopana Sangeetham Arangettam of Smt. Vijaya Muralidharan. We celebrate her dedication as she embarks on her first formal performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e52c03ac-c080-4908-9980-fd20ce23842d) - [Video: A focused shot of Shibila from Kalavadhyam during a Panchari Melam performance. Her dedication is an inspiration to all our students.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f6e54edc-454e-4ded-a657-2928f515e064) ## About Women of Kalavadhyam Before you ever touch a Chenda drum, you will begin with Saadhakam, the disciplined practice of rhythm on stone blocks. This is how we build the muscle memory and posture required for the powerful, resonant sounds of the ensemble. We do not skip this stage, as it ensures that every student, regardless of age, develops the foundational strength needed to carry forward the legacy of our percussion arts. At Kalavadhyam, we believe that the soul of Kerala's temple arts should be accessible to everyone who approaches it with dedication. Our women-only batches provide a safe, encouraging environment to learn complex rhythms without hesitation. Whether you are interested in the thunderous roar of the Chenda, the rhythmic precision of Ilathaalam, or the devotional grace of Sopana Sangeetham with the Edakka, we guide you from your very first beat. Our curriculum is identical to our traditional training, ensuring no compromise on quality. You will progress through the same stages as all our students: starting with fundamental wrist movements on stone, moving to simple rhythm patterns, and eventually graduating to full ensemble pieces like Panchari and Pandi Melam. We take great pride in seeing our female students perform their Arangettam, or debut performance, at temples across Bengaluru. It is a moment of profound transformation when you move from the practice Kalari to the sacred stage, becoming part of the living tradition. If you have been searching for a place to learn these classical arts, we invite you to join our family, explore our different Kalari locations, or even start with our online Gurukulam platform if you cannot visit us in person. ## About Kalavadhyam We are a family bound by a shared love for Kerala's sacred rhythms. We welcome students from age seven to master the Chenda and Thayambaka under the direct guidance of our Gurunaadhan, Shri Dheeraj Edat. Our academy is a home where tradition is lived, not just taught. 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