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He couldnt find Chenda training in Chennai, so he started a free school

As Onam approaches, the thunderous rhythms of Chenda Melam evoke the sounds of Keralas temple festivals. In Chennais Villivakkam, Sri Sastha Kshetra Vadya Sangam at Ayyappan Kovil, has been keeping the tradition alive and accessible through free Chenda classes that attract learners across generations.

24 Aug 2026 10:21 pm