--- title: "Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances for Onam and Events with Percussion Band - mytribe" description: "Experience vibrant Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances by Mahadeva Kalasamithi. Book our percussion band for events or join Chenda training and Arangetam. Feel the real energy—make your celebration unforgettable!" canonical: https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_ last_updated: 2025-08-27 --- # Mahadeva Kalasamithi We are a percussion team fueled by passion, delivering high-energy Shinkarimelam and Chendamelam performances. We play with full power to create an electric atmosphere that gets everyone dancing. ## Services ### [Chenda Training & Arangetam Services](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/chenda-training-arangetam-services) Training at T. Dasarahalli studio and across Bengaluru Typically ₹2,000-3,500 per month (training); Arangetam per event (estimate) - [Video: **(Hero Media)** This is what it takes. The Chenda weighs around 13 kgs, and playing it for hours requires real passion and stamina. This video shows the intensity and dedication I look for in my students and bring to every performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52f476c4-aba3-4e08-9e85-ffcea5ced5d8) - ![The peak moment of a performance, where the energy of the entire team comes together in a powerful crescendo. This is the raw, unfiltered passion of a live Chenda Melam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53e4497c-0aea-444e-affb-2865456459f5) - ![Your debut is a huge milestone, and I make sure it's a grand event. This is an invitation from a recent student Arangetam I organized, complete with a temple venue and a celebration for the new artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f94437d-a28b-4bf8-a8c9-7ab35952cfe3) - ![Our full squad, Mahadeva Kalasamithi. We are a large, coordinated team of dedicated percussionists, ready to bring the thunder of a traditional Melam to your event in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/792262c7-922a-41d1-9240-201f2f2b1f25) - [Video: It's not just about the sound, it's about the vibe. Watch how the crowd gets swept up in the energy of our performance. We create an atmosphere that makes everyone want to move.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46d41dc9-4ba4-42c1-a285-1a0cab7ebe91) - ![We blend modern style with deep-rooted tradition. This is the new generation of Chenda artists, showing strength, pride, and a love for the art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6ff9a41-34cb-4cb6-b7c8-8dddeab2e28f) - ![Your Arangetam deserves to be recognized. I handle the event promotion to make sure your debut gets noticed, like this feature in the Mathrubhumi newspaper for one of our student ceremonies.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/360cebc2-115f-4a57-bffd-90aca6363c5c) - ![Our name, Mahadeva, reflects our spiritual connection to the art. Here is our team at the Adiyogi Shiva statue, a source of inspiration for our powerful rhythms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9496b25c-a868-4073-83f7-595569e9b94f) ### [Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances) Performs across Bengaluru and travels pan-India Typically ₹12-40K per performance (estimate) - [Video: (Hero Media) This is what our passion sounds and feels like. The chenda drum weighs 13 kilos, and we play for hours, pushing through the pain because this art is everything to us. We bring this raw, unfiltered energy to every single event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/52f476c4-aba3-4e08-9e85-ffcea5ced5d8) - ![We live for moments like this. On stage, under the lights, with the crowd's energy matching our own. This is the high-voltage atmosphere we bring to college fests and large-scale events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5d5e8f1-30c2-4731-9440-612ce189a179) - ![Making a couple's special day truly unforgettable. We love getting the bride and groom involved, creating a unique, interactive Chendamelam experience for their wedding celebration that guests will talk about for years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59af1fd9-dce0-43fb-ab9f-d970e459e415) - [Video: Tradition meets melody in our unique fusion performances. Here, the powerful beats of the chenda blend with the soulful strings of a violin, creating a one-of-a-kind musical experience perfect for corporate events and modern celebrations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1f82574e-fa6a-4597-9a52-3efa05e07364) - ![The squad. This is our brotherhood, the unit behind the thunderous sound of Mahadeva Kalasamithi. We stand together, we play together, and we bring that unified strength to every performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/792262c7-922a-41d1-9240-201f2f2b1f25) - ![The face of pure intensity. This is a glimpse into the focus and power that goes into every beat during a high-energy Shinkarimelam set. We give our all, every single time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/53e4497c-0aea-444e-affb-2865456459f5) - [Video: Nothing beats the vibe of an outdoor festival with everyone dancing to our rhythm. We create an infectious energy that gets everyone on their feet, turning any celebration into a massive party.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46d41dc9-4ba4-42c1-a285-1a0cab7ebe91) - ![Our name, Mahadeva, is our inspiration. Posing before the Adiyogi statue, we connect with the spiritual roots of our art form. This strength and devotion are at the core of everything we do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9496b25c-a868-4073-83f7-595569e9b94f) ## Meet your expert ### My story We are Mahadeva Kalasamithi, not just a band, more like a gang of brothers, all tied together by our love for Chenda. Our name? Blessing from Mahadeva himself. Five years, so many wild shows - college fests, weddings, even Gujarat! Honestly, best times are after the show, chilling with the team. This is in our veins, not just a job. Seeing our students do their Chenda Arangetam, seeing our faces in the paper... nothing beats that feeling. ### My work - **What we do**: We bring Shinkarimelam, Chendamelam, Onam percussion band, and even Chenda fusion performance for any celebration. - **Feel the Aaravam**: We create that real 'vere level' vibe, making everyone dance and feel the beats, not just hear them. - **All Heart, All Power**: Chenda is heavy, man. We play for hours, sweat and pain included, but every event gets our full energy. - **Passing on the Beat**: We teach youngsters for their Chenda Arangetam, keeping this art alive for the next gen.