art_culture medium MCQ

'Chenda Melam', an ensemble of cylindrical drums, is the rhythmic backbone of temple festivals in which state?

  1. Kerala
  2. Tamil Nadu
  3. Karnataka
  4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Kerala

Chenda Melam features cylindrical chenda drums played with sticks, creating complex polyrhythms. Central to Kerala's temple festivals like Thrissur Pooram, it exemplifies the integration of music, ritual, and community celebration.

Topic Performing Arts - Ritual Percussion
Exam Relevance SSC, Railway, Banking
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