--- title: "Authentic Chenda Melam for Temple Festivals in Bangalore" description: "Hire Mahadeva Kalasamithi for powerful Chenda Melam performances. Experience traditional Shinkarimelam and authentic percussion for temple festivals." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/sacred-rhythms-temple-processional-melam last_updated: 2025-08-29 --- # Authentic Chenda Melam for Temple Festivals Tribe Verified · 5 years of powerful temple processions By [Mahadeva Kalasamithi](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_) · Performs across Bengaluru and travels pan-India · ₹16K Per Event (Up to 3 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/gallery) We bring the thunder of authentic Chendamelam to your temple festivals and religious processions. High energy, heavy beats, and pure tradition. ## Photos and videos - ![An artistic shot from a temple performance, capturing the timeless atmosphere of a traditional Chendamelam procession.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04cdde5e-0a14-4a9c-b0e8-ff319b152b32) - ![Performing at the Swami Saranam Temple Trust. It's an honor to play in such sacred spaces and feel the crowd's devotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b05e0d56-23b0-4bac-a511-ea33639fb60c) - ![Lined up and ready for a street procession. There's a unique power in moving forward together, beat by beat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/548b4ebb-face-4f35-a9bc-fe1971e3d266) - [Video: Taking our music to the streets. A glimpse of our team during a traditional procession, filling the air with rhythmic energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a55cb233-c053-423a-8492-102418732316) - ![Leading the procession with passion. The joy on our faces reflects the energy we feel from the music and the crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/773841d1-a189-45ca-bb59-121782305bd8) - ![The crowd and performers united in a moment of high energy during a temple festival performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a196f74-8440-4578-b532-9e91c915fae7) - ![A moment of gratitude. We always take a moment to thank the almighty before and after our performances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5f38a29b-a91c-488a-a984-4696c423fc59) - ![Offering our music to Mahadeva. This powerful image captures the spiritual connection that fuels our art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb109808-f678-421c-a425-a7d76d0fa0be) ## About Sacred Rhythms: Temple & Processional Melam When we perform at temple festivals, it isn't just about the music. That Chenda drum weighs 13 kilos, and playing for three hours in the heat while maintaining the complex rhythms of Pandi Melam is pure physical work. We keep that pace high because the energy of the crowd and the sanctity of the procession depend on it. Our Chendamelam is built on stamina and deep synchronisation. For temple festivals and religious processions, we focus on the raw power of Pandi Melam, where the rhythm builds gradually to a crescendo. It is loud, it is fast, and it is exhausting, but seeing the crowd caught up in that wave of sound makes every drop of sweat worth it. We have been performing for five years, from local Bangalore temples to large-scale festivals across India. Our troupe size ranges from 7 to 20 artists, depending on the scale of your event. If the venue is large, we recommend our bigger ensemble to ensure the acoustic volume creates that signature wall of sound. When you book us, you are not just getting a band. You are getting a team of brothers who treat every temple event with the same reverence and intensity. We arrive early, coordinate with the temple committee, and ensure the procession flow is seamless. Whether it is a traditional religious ceremony or a community celebration, we bring the same energy that keeps us going for hours. ## About Mahadeva Kalasamithi We are a gang of brothers tied together by our love for Chenda. Playing this for hours is our passion and our worship, and we bring that same intensity to every temple festival we join. 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