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Observer
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
90 students to stage their maiden performance
Ninety students who were trained under a renowned percussionist will be performing in public for the first time in their lives on Friday, May 16, to mark the debut of this year's new batch of Tripuda Muscat. Additionally, 10 students will make their debut in the Panchari Melam under the tutelage of Amal Tripuda at the same event called "Triputotsavam", the programmes of which will begin at 4.30 pm at the Majan Heights Hall in Wadi Kabir. The Mela Chakravarthy of North Malabar, Kalamandalam Sivadasan Marar, will be the chief guest. For the first time in the GCC, the temple art form Garudan Parava will be presented in Muscat at the Tripuda Melam. The organisers said that the main attraction of Thrissur Pooram, the Ilanjithara Melam (Pandi Melam), will also be present at the Tripuda Melam. In addition to the members of Tripuda Muscat, about 15 artistes from the Sultanate of Oman will be performing the Mela Universe, which will be aptly detailed by more than 50 artistes. The musical show of violinist and singer Vivekananda, who performs magic on the violin, will also add to the charm of the Triputotsavam. There will also be Sopana music performed by Chandu Mirosh, and rhythm dance and music dance. Entry to the Triputotsavam will be free. Tripuda Muscat members Amal Korappuzha, Chandu Mirosh, Sathish Kumar, Sudhi Pillai, Kalesh Kallingappuram, Harikrishnan and others attended the press conference held at the Ruvi Ananthapuri Hotel on Sunday.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Thrissur Pooram erupts in percussive glory
The air in Thrissur on Tuesday synced with the mighty pulse of its iconic Pooram percussion ensembles. Lakhs of people, from the casually curious to the deeply devoted, gathered to witness what has earned the title of one of the greatest rhythmic spectacles in the world. At the soul of this sonic celebration were the Madathil Varavu Panchavadyam of Thiruvambadi and the Ilanjithara Melam of Paramekkavu — two of the most anticipated and revered performances of the festival. With hundreds of expert drummers and pipers in each ensemble, every beat carried tradition, discipline, and an electrifying energy that left the audience spellbound. The Ilanjithara Melam, performed under the Ilanji tree within the Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple grounds, was a masterclass in precision and passion. Crowds packed the temple grounds well before the melam began, and though space was tight, the energy was expansive. Not a single misstep was heard as the ensemble filled the air with resonant rhythm, drawing thousands more to stand outside, simply to feel the vibration and hear the magic. On the other side, the Madathil Varavu Panchavadyam played out like a grand feast for the ears. It wasn't just a performance — it was a pulsating wave of sound and celebration. As the drummers and pipers unleashed a cascade of intricate beats, the crowd responded with raised hands, cheers, and awe. The connection between performer and listener was raw, real, and unforgettable.
