Kelath Aravindakshan Marar Explained

Kelath Aravindakshan Marar
Birth Place:Ollur, Trichur, Kingdom of Cochin, India
Death Place:Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupation:Percussion Artist
Years Active:1954–2024
Instrument:Chenda

Kelath Aravindakshan Marar (1942 – 5 May 2024) was an Indian Chenda artist. He hailed from Ollur in Thrissur district of Kerala, India. Aravindakshan Marar was 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]

Marar 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. Marar died at Thrissur on 5 May 2024, aged 82.[3] [4]

Awards and recognition

Notes and References

  1. News: Thrissur Pooram retains its grandeur and excitement . The Times of India . 14 May 2019 . 21 March 2023 .
  2. News: Thrissur may host big elephant fete. The Hindu. 30 November 2019.
  3. Web site: 2024-05-06 . കേളത്ത് അരവിന്ദാക്ഷമാരാർ അന്തരിച്ചു . 2024-05-17 . . en.
  4. Web site: Renowned percussionist Kelath Aravindhaksha Marar passes away at 82. New Indian Express. 5 May 2024.
  5. https://www.news18.com/news/india/sangeetha-nataka-akademi-awards-announced-436275.html Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Awards announced
  6. http://www.keralaculture.org/keraleeya-vadyangal-a-ksna/470 Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Awards