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The rich rhythmic heritage of Kerala took center stage in the city as the Rudraksham Centre for Arts and Culture—a registered, non-profit cultural society based in Vidyaranyapura—celebrated a momentous milestone.
The event featured the highly anticipated Arangettam (formal debut performances) of Chenda Melam, Ashtapadi, and Idakka, marked by grand cultural fervor.
Mesmerizing Panchari and Pandi Melam Performances
The audience was treated to a spectacular Panchari Melam performance, showcasing Kerala’s rich rhythmic traditions. This marked the formal debut of artists Ishaan Abhilash, Arun Kumar Sadasivan, Dr. Arun Bhanu Kuduvan, Rajesh P. Raj, Harshaskanda, Sreeram Puthanpura, T. V. Sudheer Mohan, and Sarosh Kumar Kayanadath.
Adding to the grandeur, the Senior Group delivered a powerful Pandi Melam performance that elevated the energy of the event. The senior team featured Abhilash Kunjappan, Mohan Kumar, Sreekesh, Unnikrishnan Nair, Umesh K., Sasidharan Nair, and Ramakrishna R.
Enchanting Idakka and Ashtapadi Debuts
Further enhancing the cultural depth of the evening was the Idakka and Ashtapadi Arangettam. Audiences witnessed the brilliant debut performances of Anu Ashok Kumar, Smera Sudhakaran, Abhilash Kunjappan, Arun Kumar Sadasivan, Rajesh P. Raj, and Anil Kumar Vinayan.
Rudraksham : Guru Vandana and Awards Ceremony
Aligning with its core mission of “Preserving the Sacred Rhythms of India,” the Rudraksham institution honored and recognized its Gurus for their immense contributions to the arts.
Guru Shiromani Puraskaram: Conferred upon Shri Peruvanam Sankaranarayanan Marar
Acharya Ratna Puraskaram: Awarded to Shri Anilkumar Kombath and Shri Sarath S. Marar
An enthusiastic crowd of hundreds of art lovers from Vidyaranyapura and surrounding areas gathered to witness the event, nodding along to the powerful, synchronized beats of the Rudraksham team. The successful evening beautifully highlighted the enduring glory of traditional Indian art forms.
The event was graced and blessed by Smt. Meenakshi Byre Gowda, Smt. Lakshmi Hari, and Shri Hari. The organizing committee also expressed its deep gratitude to Dr. Jagadish, the Secretary of Shri Vidya Ganapathi Temple, for his invaluable support in executing the event seamlessly.
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