Kelath Aravindakshan Marar
Kelath Aravindakshan Marar performing Melam
Background information
Born1942
Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Percussion Artist
Instrument(s)Chenda
Years active1954–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

References

  1. "Thrissur Pooram retains its grandeur and excitement". The Times of India. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  2. "Thrissur may host big elephant fete". The Hindu. 30 November 2019.
  3. https://www.news18.com/news/india/sangeetha-nataka-akademi-awards-announced-436275.html Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Awards announced
  4. http://www.keralaculture.org/keraleeya-vadyangal-a-ksna/470 Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Awards
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