Kelath Aravindakshan Marar
Kelath Aravindakshan Marar | |
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 Kelath Aravindakshan Marar performing Melam | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1942 Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India |
| Occupation(s) | Percussion Artist |
| Instruments | Chenda |
| Years active | 1954–present |
Kelath Aravindakshan Marar is an Indian Chenda artist. He hails from Ollur in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. Aravindakshan Marar is a regular presence in Thrissur Pooram's Ilanjiththara Melam, [1] Peruvanam Pooram, Arattupuzha Pooram, Thrippunithura temple festival, Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam temple festival and other major temple festivals.[2]
He was trained in percussion by his father Makoth Sankarankutty Marar. After completing his studies, he made his debut performance during Navarathri festival at Edakkunni temple at the age of 12.
Awards and recognition[]
- Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Kerala Musical Instructions - 2011 [3] [4]
- Sriramapada golden medal from Thriprayar Temple in 2019
References[]
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/thrissur-pooram-retains-its-grandeur-excitement/articleshow/69315243.cms Thrissur Pooram retains its grandeur and excitement
- ^ "Thrissur may host big elephant fete". The Hindu. 30 November 2019.
- ^ https://www.news18.com/news/india/sangeetha-nataka-akademi-awards-announced-436275.html Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Awards announced
- ^ http://www.keralaculture.org/keraleeya-vadyangal-a-ksna/470 Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Awards
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