thrissur pooram ilanjithara melam download mp3

When the melam ended, passing through various stages and rhythmic cycles, it was as if a heavy downpour that had been lashing the area over two hours had ended. Thousands of percussion lovers thronged the ‘Ilanjithara’ at the Sree Vadakkumnatha Temple by 2 pm for the melam by around 300 percussion instrumentalists led by maestro Peruvanam Kuttan Marar. The Pooram celebrations began in the morning with the ceremonial entrance of the Kanimangalam Sastha Pooram through the southern gate around 7.30 am followed by other small Poorams. Wikipedia is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization.Mighty jumbos decorated with rich paraphernalia, hundreds of percussion artists, around 1,500 extravagantly decorated parasols, toned down but dazzling fireworks displays.Pooram once again displayed the rich tradition and cultural contents of Thrissur.

Kuzhoor Narayana Marar, another veteran percussionist, was also part of the Paramekkavu team for 41 years.īy using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. He has been the Chief for 18 years and has been associated with Ilanjithara Melam for 35 years. He joined Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple team in 1977 and later became its leader in 1999. The Melam begin at the Ilanjithara in the Vadakkunnathan Temple around 2.30 PM, and goes for around four continuous hours.Ĭorrect number of instrumentalists participating in Melam is 222.īut more than 250 instrumentalists assemble because of its prominence and various other reasons.Ĭhendas (In Edanthala and Valanthala categories), 75 Elathalams 21 Kombu and 21 Kurunkuzhal is the number of instruments in each category.Īdantha Thalam (14 Aksharas) is the Thalam performed in the Ilanjithara Melam. The Melam in technical exactness and instrumental discipline are the best example of Pandi Melam.

It is considered as one of the best platforms for traditional Kerala music and the largest assembly of percussion artistes in any other Poorams. They do not represent the views or opinions of or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines. Paramekkavu Devaswom had thus sought permission for taking the idol of Bhagavathy on an elephant accompanied by not more than 10 percussion artists to conduct the main ritual of pooram.Īll the comments will be moderated by the editorial.Ībstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Thus, Ilanjithara is considered the Sreemoolasthanam of Paramekkavu Bhagavathy and the melam was conducted on Thrissur Pooram as a dedication to the deity. We dont want to violate any protocol and all rituals will only be conducted abiding by it.

Thrissur pooram ilanjithara melam download mp3