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Feel The Beat! Thrissur Pooram Draws The Best Out Of Melam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

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May 06, 2025

Thekkinkadu Maidan to host an array of percussion performances by prominent artists

- GOPIKA VARRIER @Thrissur

While the village of Peruvanam in Thrissur district is considered the birthplace of melam (traditional festival percussion), Thrissur Pooram has long been the platform that thrills percussion lovers from across the globe.

The overwhelming crowd that witnesses the Elanjithara melam, organised by the Paramekkavu Devaswom, serves as ample proof. Besides pandi melam, the festival showcases the best of panchavadyam and panchari melam during the 30-hour-long celebrations.

When the sun rises on Tuesday, the Thekkinkad Maidan will host an array of percussion performances, of different varieties, led by some of the most prominent artists in Kerala.

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