Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances
Available across MAHADEVA KALASAMITHI BANGALORE - SHINKARIMELAM and CHENDAMELAM team in BANGALORE
We perform live Shinkarimelam and Chendamelam for weddings, festivals, and events with both traditional and fusion options, and we travel anywhere from Bangalore.
Pricing Guide
Standard Welcome Melam (5-7 Artists)
Troupe Details
- Team Size: 5 to 7 trained performers.
- Instruments: Mix of Chenda (drums) and Ilathalam (cymbals) led by a lead percussionist.
Performance Scope
- Duration: Up to 3 hours (intermittent playing).
- Style: Traditional Pandi Melam or basic Shinkari beats.
- Use Case: Ideal for Baraat entry, stationary playing at entrances, or inaugurations.
Attire & Look
- Uniform: Traditional Kerala attire (White Mundu).
- Accessories: Green or Green/White striped Veshti (sash) and sandalwood paste markings.
Logistics
- Travel: Includes transport within Bangalore city limits (approx 20km from Dasarahalli).
- Equipment: All instruments and sticks included.
Signature Shinkari Procession (10-12 Artists)
Troupe Details
- Team Size: 10 to 12 performers (The Mahadeva Squad).
- Instruments: Balanced mix of Uruttu Chenda (lead), Veekku Chenda (bass), and Ilathalam (cymbals).
Performance Scope
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
- Style: High-Octane Shinkarimelam with speed and rhythm changes.
- Visuals: Synchronized choreography including swaying, stepping, and crowd interaction.
- Beats: Traditional rhythms mixed with cinematic BGM beats.
Attire
- Uniform: Coordinated white Mundu with matching Green sashes.
- Props: Potential use of peacock feather attachments on drums.
Logistics
- Travel: Team and heavy instrument transport included within Bangalore.
- Requirements: Host to provide food/refreshments for events exceeding 3 hours.
Grand Mega-Melam Experience (15+ Artists)
Troupe Details
- Team Size: 15 to 20 performers arranged in multiple rows.
- Experience: Massive acoustic volume and surround sound effect.
Performance Scope
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
- Format: Stage performance or Grand Procession.
- Fusion: Option to integrate Violin or Flute for stage shows.
- Visuals: Elaborate synchronized choreography and complex rhythmic structures.
Premium Services
- Coordination: On-site team lead to manage logistics and timing.
- Attire: Premium matching sets for professional corporate or wedding look.
- Logistics: Dedicated vehicle transport included within Bangalore.
About Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances
We bring the kind of energy that makes your chest thump and your feet itch to dance. Percussion is our thing - whether it’s a wedding, college fest, or temple festival, we just love making people feel the vibe.
What We Do
Our hearts beat for Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam. When we show up, it’s not just sound - it’s a full-on Kerala percussion band Bangalore experience. Dressed in tradition, we play those powerful chenda drums and ilathalam cymbals, creating a next-level mood for any event.
You want pure tradition? You get it. Feeling adventurous? We’ve got fusion jams, sometimes with violin or other artists, mixing in film BGMs or even pop hits. If you want a Chenda fusion performance, we’re game.
The Hustle
Playing chenda isn’t easy - that drum weighs 13 kilos. Onnu thookki nokkiye (Just try lifting it). We go hard for hours, sometimes three hours straight, pushing through the pain because, for us, this art is everything. Oru pain und, oru pain threshold und. Shariyalle? (There is pain, a pain threshold, right?)
Where You’ll Find Us
We light up weddings, college fest Chendamelam events, temple processions, and even corporate functions. Our team is tight-knit, and when we play together, it feels like family.
Our Zone
Based in Bangalore, but we love to travel. From Tumkur to Gujarat, we’re always ready to bring the beats wherever you want.
Meet your Expert
Mahadeva Kalasamithi
13 connects in last 3 months
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.