Women's Pancharimelam Debut Performance

Women’s and Children’s Panchari Melam Arangettam Held at Kanhangad Folkland – International Centre for Folklore and Culture, Payyanur, with the CSR support of Dorf Ketal Chemicals India and in collaboration with Sree Nithyananda Kala Kendram, organised the Arangettam of the Women’s and Children’s Panchari Melam on 10 October 2026 at Karthika Kala Kendram, Kanhangad. The programme marked the culmination of nearly seven months of Panchari Melam training under the guidance of Sri Sanal Marar, with around 30 women participating. The initiative aimed to preserve Kerala’s traditional performing arts while promoting women’s empowerment and participation in cultural activities. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Dr. V. Jayarajan, Chairman of Folkland, and inaugurated by Adv. Govindan Pallikkappil, MLA, Kanhangad. Dr. Jayarajan was also felicitated for his election as President of the Indian Folklore Congress. The event celebrated the participants’ dedication and marked an important step towards sustaining Kerala’s rich percussion traditions.