--- title: "Traditional Chenda Melam for Temple & Festival Processions" description: "Book our traditional Chenda Melam troupe for your temple festival. High-energy percussion ensembles available for processions across South India. Let's celebrate." canonical: https://mytribe.in/team_kerala_events/chenda-melam-performances/traditional-temple-festival-processions last_updated: 2025-08-29 --- # Traditional Chenda Melam for Temple & Festival Processions Tribe Verified · 15+ member troupes available across South India By [Team Malayalees](https://mytribe.in/team_kerala_events) · Performs across South India & Nagpur; Offices in Chennai & Hyderabad · ₹28K per event (up to 3 hours) (estimate) Part of [Chenda Melam Performances](https://mytribe.in/team_kerala_events/chenda-melam-performances). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/team_kerala_events/chenda-melam-performances/gallery) We bring the raw power of Kerala’s Chenda Melam to your festivals and processions. Authentic beats, traditional attire, and the infectious energy of a real Kerala celebration. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A massive temple festival in full swing. We lead the procession with dozens of drummers, creating a sound that can be felt as much as it is heard.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a8aad5c8-47c5-4f70-b93c-422187c8adf6) - [Video: Performing under the palm trees at a night festival, our traditional Chenda Melam brings an authentic Kerala celebration to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/019480ac-ad34-4b2e-9461-e6e487cb42f0) - [Video: Our mixed troupe, including skilled female artists on the Ilathalam cymbals, performing for a massive crowd at a religious festival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d89ed0f-2a89-4ea7-81a6-c4e95f4f2f8c) - [Video: We have the honor of performing alongside Theyyam artists, combining the divine dance with the powerful rhythm of our drums for a truly spiritual experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50cbf376-f0fb-4abb-b856-5b9cd2941c60) - [Video: The energy of a night-time festival is electric. Our troupe performs for a huge audience in front of a brightly lit stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/41bfc56c-5b75-4b0d-a5f9-0b5f92727ced) - [Video: The energy is infectious. A young woman from the crowd joins in the celebration, dancing to the beat of our drums at a temple festival.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e0dc5318-7000-4e63-b852-8ab91d6c6071) - [Video: Our artists performing in perfect sync, their movements as powerful as their drum beats, captivating the festival crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03fd7ca2-888d-47a7-a002-2066a85ca945) - [Video: A traditional performance in a temple courtyard, where the sacred atmosphere is enhanced by the reverberating sound of the Chenda.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/42839f9a-11d8-4c76-843f-71870b8ecb58) - [Video: A glimpse of a more formal, seated Chenda Melam performance, showcasing the intricate rhythms and discipline of our art form.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61fa724b-11a0-4508-b109-477251b25e43) - [Video: We light up the night at a festival in Nagpur, with our performance surrounded by colorful lights and an energetic crowd.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1c038eb-4cac-4ae2-880f-36366d9528c9) - [Video: Bringing the festive spirit to the streets of Andhra and Telangana with a powerful and vibrant Chenda Melam procession.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f09f50f2-fdd7-4090-8746-9ba10eb0cddc) - [Video: The crowd is an essential part of our performance. We thrive on the energy of the audience at festivals across Hyderabad and Bangalore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4885b347-15f1-4cbb-8408-551219d39eab) - [Video: A raw, high-energy performance in an open space, showing the passion and power of our traditional Chenda Melam artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/81e13c62-4152-40bb-96bc-615123735b86) - [Video: The unique green lighting adds a magical feel to this outdoor night performance, highlighting the dynamic movements of our drummers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce19d528-f40d-43bf-81e5-1001e3fddfdb) ## About Traditional Temple & Festival Processions For these long processions, we take scheduled 15-minute breaks every 45 minutes to keep our energy levels and the rhythm consistent. Since our traditional Chenda Melam is purely acoustic and extremely high-volume, you won't need to arrange external sound systems or speakers for your outdoor procession. When you bring us on board for a festival or roadshow, you aren't just hiring musicians; you are bringing the authentic sound of Kerala to your streets. Our Grand Festival Ensemble is built for scale, featuring 15 to 20 artists who specialize in high-decibel, high-energy performance. ### The Performance We arrive in traditional Kasavu Mundus, shirtless with traditional Rudraksha beads, ready to perform in parallel lines or circles. We lean heavily on the classic Shinkari Melam and Pandi Melam styles. The sound is completely acoustic, powered by a heavy concentration of Chenda drums and Ilathalam cymbals. This setup works perfectly for large-scale outdoor events like Ganesha Visarjan, temple festivals, or massive Baraats where the crowd needs that raw, percussive drive to keep moving. ### Where We Perform We are based in Padi and Jubilee Hills, but our troupe travels extensively. Whether you are in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, or further out in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, we bring our own transport and maintain all our equipment. You do not need to worry about the logistics of the band itself; we just need a bit of space to move and regular hydration breaks to sustain the intensity. If you are planning a late-night festival, we are fully equipped for night processions, and we love the energy that a live crowd brings to our rhythm. Let us know the scale of your event, and we will tailor the ensemble size to match your crowd count. ## About Team Malayalees We are Team Malayalees, and we grew up with the sound of Melam in our veins. Whether it is a temple festival in Hyderabad or a street procession in Bangalore, we bring the heart of Kerala right to you. 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