In Tulu Nadu (Coastal Karnataka), it is known as chende. The instrument is strongly associated with the cultural identity of both Kerala and Tulu Nadu. Traditionally, it is used by the Malayar …

The chenda is a traditional percussion instrument originating from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the southern state of Kerala. It is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious …

A Chenda is a cylindrical wooden drum, and has a length of two feet and a diameter of one foot. Both ends are covered (usually with animal’s skin) with the “Chenda Vattam”.

The Chenda is a powerful percussion instrument from Kerala, crafted from wood, parchment, and leather. Used in temple rituals, Kathakali performances, and cultural festivals, the Chenda’s …

Chenda is the main percussion instrument used in Melam and also used in art forms like Kathakali or played independently. Making this percussion instrument is a long and painstaking process.

The chanda, or also known as chenda, is a cylindrical musical instrument that is widely used in some regions of India, like in the state of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. This percussion …

The Chenda is used as a percussion instrument for almost all Kerala art forms like Kathakali, Kodiyattam, Theyyam etc. Chenda melam is the most popular form in Kerala, for more than …

Chenda is a cylindrical instrument popular in Kerala and some parts of Karnataka in India. It is a wooden drum, which is cylindrical in shape and has a length of 2 feet and a diameter of 1 foot.

The Chenda is mainly played in Hindu temple festivals and as an accompaniment in the religious art forms of Kerala. The chenda is used as an accompaniment for Kathakali, Koodiyattam, …

May 10, 2025 · The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument made from the wood of the jackfruit tree, with one side covered by animal skin that is beaten with sticks. It has been an …