--- title: "Chendamelam Performers in Bangalore: Book Mahadeva Kalasamithi" description: "Book expert Chendamelam and Shinkarimelam artists for your event. Mahadeva Kalasamithi brings energy and tradition to every performance. Get a quote today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/the-art-and-the-hustle last_updated: 2025-08-29 --- # The Art and The Hustle: Behind Our Chenda Performances Tribe Verified · Performing across Bangalore for 5 years. 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) It is not just about the rhythm. It is about the sweat, the 13-kilo drum on our shoulders, and the brotherhood that keeps us playing for hours. This is the reality behind every beat. ## Photos and videos - ![A close-up action shot, showing the precise and powerful stick work required for Chendamelam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/21594a53-3200-459f-bd0c-3287db642402) - ![A smile mid-performance. We absolutely love what we do, and it shows.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ea164a3e-6018-4a31-bfdc-e84aff23bc48) - ![The joy of playing. A candid shot capturing a happy moment during a street performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/731aa0c4-df08-43b9-a94c-51e39b4aacf7) - ![Intense focus during a performance. Every beat is delivered with precision and power.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81490c53-4b89-472e-acf9-3a2b6060c69d) - ![A huge smile that captures the sheer fun of performing Shinkarimelam for an appreciative crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/989a5adc-60b5-4f2e-8fda-d783916ffbbf) - ![The energy exchange between our artists is what makes our performances so tight and powerful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/73184a7f-36c6-4706-98f8-cfa94e6550c6) - ![A look of excited surprise from our ilathalam player, caught in the heat of the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd7f5903-3bde-45e0-9692-3a4c3af47b84) - ![Playing through a cloud of festive yellow smoke, creating a visually stunning and energetic atmosphere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc070b68-0b7a-4726-bc45-abdcec4d7fbb) - ![Even the kids can't resist dancing. We play for audiences of all ages.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1cbf2d6-d555-4206-b198-859897b63e5e) - ![The full team in action, a symphony of synchronized movement and powerful rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ebc2a3e6-e147-490d-bead-c76c7da6b0d8) - [Video: A raw, behind-the-shoulder view of our performance, capturing the mental focus and energy of the moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e14badf5-b6d2-4e07-9f68-eb618ddf11a6) - ![A close-up on the hands, the drum, and the sticks. This is where the magic happens.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b075759f-7d3a-4065-a228-f16e9e739d13) ## About The Art and The Hustle Before you book us, understand that we perform as a team of 5 to 20 artists, and every single one of us carries the same 13-kilo Chenda for hours. We do not just stand on a stage; we move, we dance, and we push through physical exhaustion together. When you hear that rhythm, you are hearing five years of training and a literal pain threshold that we have crossed to make your event sound 'vere level' (next level). ### What Drives the Beat We are Mahadeva Kalasamithi, a group of brothers from T. Dasarahalli who live for the Chenda. For us, this is not a job; it is a discipline. When we perform, whether it is a temple procession or a wedding entrance, we are not just playing drums. We are managing a 13-kilo instrument, maintaining high-octane energy for up to four hours, and executing synchronized choreography that requires total trust in the person playing next to you. ### The Reality of Our Performance - **Physical Endurance:** We train specifically for stamina. Playing the Uruttu Chenda or Veekku Chenda for hours demands physical conditioning. - **The Brotherhood:** The energy you see on stage comes from the bond we share off-stage. We are a family, and that unity is exactly what makes our beats sound powerful and tight. - **Adaptability:** From traditional Pandi Melam for temple festivals to cinematic BGM fusion for college fests, we shift gears based on what the crowd needs to get moving. ### Why Our Clients Choose Us People book us when they want more than just background noise. We bring a 'wall of sound' experience. Whether it is a small team of 5 for a store inauguration or a 20-member troupe for a large-scale festival, we show up with the same level of intensity. If you are looking for authentic Kerala percussion that brings energy to every corner of your venue, we are the team for it. ## About Mahadeva Kalasamithi We are a group of brothers from T. Dasarahalli who live and breathe the Chenda beat. Mahadeva Kalasamithi started five years ago as a passion project, and today, whether we are at a wedding or a college fest, we bring that same raw energy we had on day one. [See all of Mahadeva Kalasamithi's services](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_) ## More from Shinkarimelam & Chendamelam Performances by Mahadeva Kalasamithi - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/featured) - [Rocking the Campus: College & Onam Fests](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/rocking-the-campus-college-onam-fests) - [Unforgettable Wedding Beats](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/unforgettable-wedding-beats) - [Tradition with a Twist: Fusion Performances](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/tradition-with-a-twist-fusion-performances) - [Sacred Rhythms: Temple & Processional Melam](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/sacred-rhythms-temple-processional-melam) - [The Mahadeva Brotherhood](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/the-mahadeva-brotherhood) - [Portraits of Passion: Our Artists](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/portraits-of-passion-our-artists) - [On The Road: Performances Across India](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/shinkarimelam-chendamelam-performances/on-the-road-performances-across-india) ## More services by Mahadeva Kalasamithi - [Chenda Training & Arangetam Services](https://mytribe.in/mahadeva_kalasamithi_/chenda-training-arangetam-services) ## Similar work from other experts - [Authentic Kerala Chenda Melam Troupe for Your Event](https://mytribe.in/team_kerala_events/chenda-melam-performances/our-energetic-troupe) by Team Malayalees · Chenda Melam Performances · Performs across South India & Nagpur; Offices in Chennai & Hyderabad - [Our Artists: Masters of Rhythm](https://mytribe.in/kalavadhyam_official/traditional-kerala-percussion-ensembles-melam/our-artists-masters-of-rhythm) by Kalavadhyam · Traditional Kerala Percussion Ensembles (Melam) · Performs at events across Bengaluru and Karnataka - [High-Energy Folk Drum and Dance Performances](https://mytribe.in/kalaarohana.arts_official/traditional-indian-performance-arts/rhythmic-power-folk-drums-dances) by Kalaarohana Arts · Traditional Indian Performance Arts · Performs at events across Karnataka; Visit studio in Banashankari, Bengaluru - [Meet the Artists Behind Rhythm of Kerala](https://mytribe.in/rhythm_of_kerala_blore/chenda-melam-performance/meet-our-artists) by Rhythm Of Kerala · Chenda Melam Performance · Available at venues across Bengaluru; Office in Begur - [The Live Musical Ensemble for Bharatanatyam](https://mytribe.in/parshwanath_upadhye/dance-performances-productions/the-live-ensemble) by Parshwanath Upadhye · Dance Performances & Productions · Performances at Punyah Theatre in Kalkere; Travels across India for shows - [Live Percussion for Concerts and Festivals](https://mytribe.in/rishabh_shankar/live-percussion-performance/rocking-the-big-stage-concerts-festivals) by Rishabh Shankar · Live Percussion Performance · Performs at venues across Mumbai and pan-India ## Book To book Mahadeva Kalasamithi, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I%20saw%20the%20'The%20Art%20and%20The%20Hustle'%20gallery%20on%20mytribe.%20Interested%20in%20booking%20your%20Chenda%20team%20for%20an%20event.%20Can%20we%20discuss%3F)