Of all the temple percussion instruments, the thimila is perhaps the only one that shares its space and time between temple rituals such as vilakkacharam and the aesthetically demanding Panchavadyam.

Thrissur: As the sound of Pandimelam, the unique musical tradition claiming a lineage of over 1,500 years, scaled its rhythmic ascendance, thousands of people assembled at Ilanjithara were literally ...

In the history of Panchavadyam, the traditional percussion ensembles in temples, Annamanada trio of Achutha Marar, Peethambara Marar and Parameswara Marar enjoyed a pre-eminent position in the latter ...

THRISSUR: The Thiruvambady Bhagavathy’s procession aka Purappad to Brahmaswam Madom began early in the morning with panchavadyam on Tuesday. As the procession reached the Madom, the idol was kept ...

In the evening, 30 caparisoned elephants, with 15 on either side, will stand facing against each other in a wonderful ceremony called the ‘Kudamattam’. (IE) Have you ever heard of Thrissur Pooram, ...

Thrissur: Guruvayur Devaswom left a decades-old practice behind and took a bold step when its managing committee permitted a multi-caste percussionist group to perform panchavadyam during the ...

PIRAVOM: The three-day panchavadya workshop at Shatkala Govindha Marar Smaraka Kalasamithy in Ramamangalam concluded on Sunday. Kuzhoor Narayana Marar inaugurated the valedictory ceremony. Samithy ...

Tripunithura: This year's Athachamayam saw a shift from tradition. A young girl led the panchavadyam team, drawing applause from onlookers, especially from veterans who have been witnessing the ...