HOD
Shri T Balasundaran
HoD’s Message
The Chenda in the early days was part of percussion orchestras called Thayambaka and Melams. It was attached to Kathakali much later by the king of the Vettathu province (Vettathu Raja). The inclusion of Chenda in Kathakali, demonstrated its potential in enhancing a Kathakali performance. By controlling the intensity of the sound produced by certain techniques, synchronizing the beats to the movements and gestures of the actor, and creating dramatic pauses to enunciate a certain moment or event in the play, the Chenda has become indispensable to Kathakali.
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