Adantha Thalam (14 Aksharas) is the Thalam performed in this programme. There are seven types of Melangal which include Panchari, Champa, Chempada, Adantha, Anchadatha, Druvam and Pandy. The number of instrumentalists in each category includes 100 Chendas (in Edanthala and Valanthala categories), 75 Elathalams, 21 Kombu and 21 Kurunkuzhal. However due to its importance, more than two-hundred and fifty instrumentalists assemble in the festival. Usually two-hundred twenty-two musical instruments participate in the festival. This percussion assembly is one of the best platforms to showcase one’s dedication towards music. Tripura Thaalam is the base of the Pandi Melam. It continues for four hours without any break. The melam starts at the Ilanjithara in the Vadakkunnathan Temple at around 2.30 PM. The Pandi Melam of Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple is famously known as Ilanjithara Melam. ![]() Music lovers from both local and distant areas visit the temple to witness this musical performance. As per technical exactness and instrumental discipline, Ilanjithara Melam is the best example of Pandimelam. It is also considered as the largest assembly of percussion artistes in any other Poorams. This percussion ensemble is considered as one of the best platforms for traditional Kerala music. It is organized at Ilanji tree at the courtyard of the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur city. ![]() Ilanjithara Melam is one of the prime percussion ensembles of Thrissur Pooram which is an annual Hindu temple festival held in the Kerala state of India.
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