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Reviving Traditions.
Inspiring Generations.

Experience the soul-stirring rhythms of Kerala's ancient temple arts through 500+ live performances annually

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About Us

Preserving Kerala's temple arts since 2003

Delhi Panchavadya Trust performance

Our Journey

Founded in 2003, we've dedicated two decades to preserving and promoting Kerala's rich temple arts tradition beyond geographical boundaries.

Vision & Mission

To create cultural bridges through traditional arts, inspiring future generations to embrace their heritage while fostering global appreciation.

Core Values

  • • Authenticity in tradition
  • • Inclusive cultural education
  • • Community empowerment
500+
Events per year
100+
Students trained
20+
Professional artists

Legal Registration

Delhi Panchavadya Trust is a registered non-profit organization under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Registration No: 12345/2003

Our Team

Delhi Panchavadya Trust team

Recognition

  • • Ministry of Culture, Government of India
  • • Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
  • • Delhi Tourism Department

Stories

Artist journeys, testimonials & cultural impact

Artist journey

From Student to Master

Ravi Kumar's 15-year journey from curious learner to lead Panchavadyam performer

Testimonial

Parent Testimonial

"My daughter found her passion and cultural roots through Chenda classes" - Mrs. Sharma

Event testimonial

Event Organizer

"The performance left our international audience spellbound" - Cultural Festival Director

Timeline of Impact

2003
Trust founded in Delhi
2010
First international performance in Singapore
2018
500th annual performance milestone
2023
20th anniversary celebrations

Artist Spotlight

Artist profile

Anand Kumar

Lead Chenda Artist

"Every beat connects me to centuries of tradition. Teaching the next generation is my greatest honor."

Video Testimonial

Community

Join our vibrant cultural family

Student

Student

Learn traditional arts from master artists

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Artist

Artist

Perform with our professional ensemble

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Support our events and outreach programs

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Patron

Cultural Patron

Support arts through sponsorship

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Membership Tiers

Bronze

₹1,000/year

  • • Monthly newsletter
  • • Event priority booking
  • • 10% workshop discount

Silver

₹5,000/year

  • • All Bronze benefits
  • • Quarterly meetups
  • • 20% workshop discount
  • • Exclusive content access

Gold

₹10,000/year

  • • All Silver benefits
  • • VIP event seating
  • • 30% workshop discount
  • • Annual festival invites
  • • Name on donor wall

Upcoming Community Meetups

Monthly Satsang

First Sunday, 10 AM - Delhi Center

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Workshop Preview

Third Saturday, 3 PM - Online

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Annual Gathering

Last Sunday, 5 PM - Community Hall

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Events

Experience the magic of Kerala temple arts live

Upcoming Events

Upcoming event

Panchavadyam Festival

March 15, 2024 • 7:00 PM

Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi

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Upcoming event

Chenda Workshop

March 22, 2024 • 3:00 PM

Delhi Center

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Upcoming event

Temple Arts Tour

April 5-7, 2024

Kerala Tour

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Past Events Gallery

India event

Kerala Temple Festival 2023

International event

Singapore Cultural Exchange

Temple event

Guruvayur Temple Performance

Government event

Delhi Govt. Cultural Festival

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Classes

Master the ancient rhythms of Chenda

Chenda class in Delhi

Chenda Classes in Delhi

Learn authentic Kerala percussion from master artists with 20+ years experience

Class Details

  • Schedule: Mon, Wed, Fri • 6-8 PM
  • Venue: Delhi Cultural Center
  • Fees: ₹2,000/month
  • Age: 8+ years

Syllabus

  • • Basic rhythms & hand techniques
  • • Traditional compositions
  • • Temple performance styles
  • • Advanced rhythmic patterns
  • • Performance preparation

Trainer Profile

Trainer

Guru Ramesh Nair

25+ years experience

Trained under legendary masters in Kerala. Performed 1000+ shows globally.

Online Workshop

Coming Soon!

Interactive online Chenda classes

Student Testimonials

Student

"Life-changing experience. The discipline and joy of learning traditional arts is unmatched."

- Arjun, 16

Parent

"My son's confidence has grown tremendously. Highly recommend these classes."

- Mrs. Kapoor

Adult student

"Finally found my passion at 45. Never too late to start learning!"

- Rajesh, 45

FAQs

Do I need prior music experience?

No prior experience needed. We welcome beginners and advanced students.

What should I bring to class?

Comfortable clothes and water bottle. Instruments provided during class.

Can I buy my own Chenda?

Yes, we can guide you to purchase authentic instruments from Kerala.

Are there performance opportunities?

Regular recitals and temple festival performances for dedicated students.

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