Ilanjithara Melam

Peruvanam Kuttan Marar, leader of 'Chenda' group (1999-2022) of Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple performing at Thrissur Pooram
Ilanjithara where melam is performed, in the date of pooram

Ilanjithara Melam is an assembly of percussion performance artists held at Ilanji (known as Bullet Wood tree Mimusops elengi) tree at the courtyard of the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur city during the Thrissur Pooram. It is considered one of the best platforms for traditional Kerala music and the largest assembly of percussion artistes in any other Poorams. The Melam in technical exactness and instrumental discipline are the best example of Pandi Melam.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ "A feast to the ears of percussion lovers". The Hindu. 13 May 2011. Archived from the original on 19 May 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Ilanjithara Melam drums up high excitement". The Hindu. 8 May 2006. Archived from the original on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  3. ^ "DRUMMING up excitement". The Hindu. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2013.