--- title: "Meet the Mahadeva Kalasamithi Percussion Artists Bangalore" description: "Meet the passionate team behind Mahadeva Kalasamithi. From Shinkarimelam performers to students, see the artists keeping Kerala percussion alive in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/chenda-training-arangetam-services/meet-our-artists last_updated: 2025-08-29 --- # Meet the Team Behind Mahadeva Kalasamithi Tribe Verified · 5 years of Chenda performances in Bangalore. By [Mahadeva Kalasamithi](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_) · Training at T. Dasarahalli studio and across Bengaluru · ₹1,500 per student / month (estimate) Part of [Chenda Training & Arangetam Services](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/chenda-training-arangetam-services). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/chenda-training-arangetam-services/gallery) We are more than just a performance group. We are a gang of brothers, unified by the heavy rhythm of the Chenda. Meet the passionate artists who bring the energy to every stage we perform on. ## Photos and videos - ![Introducing Rohith, a valued member of our Shinkari Melam team here in Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/32e41a24-63f4-4e99-8178-4a50ce7a73ab) - ![Introducing Shreyas, bringing his skill and energy to the Mahadeva Kalasamithi team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e76a6838-a66b-443b-92b4-9e2aa4b4b638) - ![Introducing Anup, a dedicated artist and an integral part of our percussion ensemble.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c7b1b18d-1ce3-4a6e-ad0a-7e9fff2caf22) - ![Introducing Abhijith, one of the bright young talents on our Chenda Melam team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea6a54dc-bf68-4587-a458-2f6ef6f7dd23) - ![Welcome to the team, Gautham. We are excited to have your energy in Mahadeva Kalasamithi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/746b3375-13cd-4c82-94eb-995281ce2c04) - ![Welcome to the team, Aaron. Proud to have you as part of our growing family of artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b680117-7177-4d44-8c5d-1f3225721026) - ![Welcome to the team, Akash. We are thrilled to have you join the Mahadeva Kalasamithi crew.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ec806ca0-080c-4945-b4ef-44e3a8181d26) - ![Welcome to the team, Pratham. Your passion for percussion is a great addition to our group.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc2fe770-f55e-4735-bf71-5b6075b184e3) - ![Welcome to the team, Aabind. We are happy to have you join our Chenda Melam ensemble.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a3c04ca2-eec2-4341-884a-da1a6429e05a) - ![Welcome to the team, Jeevan. It's great to have you with us at Mahadeva Kalasamithi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a47c78f0-f6d5-40c4-83ec-08ab3800de09) ## About Meet Our Artists Being part of our team is not just about showing up with a drum. Each artist here has put in the hours, from shoulder conditioning to mastering complex Chembada Melam beats, to handle the physical demand of our 13kg Chendas for hours on end. Whether you are seeing us perform or looking to join our training batches, what you see here is the result of that shared grind. When you see us perform, you are seeing a brotherhood in action. We believe the energy of a Chenda Melam comes from the connection between the players. That is why we invest so much in our training process, starting from the basics of stick control, or Kolthaari, to full endurance sessions. We are currently based in T. Dasarahalli and actively looking for dedicated individuals who want to learn. Our training structure is rigorous because the instrument is heavy. We do not look for shortcuts. We look for students who are ready to put in the work. **Our Training Approach:** * **Strength Building:** We start with conditioning exercises to help you hold the 13kg instrument comfortably for long performances. * **Rhythm Mastery:** We drill down on specific rhythms like Shinkarimelam to ensure the ensemble moves and beats as one. * **The Arangetam:** Every student works toward their Arangetam, their official debut. We handle the venue, logistics, and media coordination so you can focus on the performance. If you are curious about our training or want to book us for an event, check out our details below. We are always happy to connect with fellow percussion lovers. ## About Mahadeva Kalasamithi We are a crew of brothers bound together by our passion for Chenda. We live for the beat, the sweat, and the energy we create together on stage. If you have the fire, we want you on our team. 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