About Kelath Aravindakshan Marar
Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 81–82). Kelath Aravindakshan Marar was an Indian gamer, chenda and percussionist.
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, Peruvanam Pooram, Arattupuzha Pooram, Thrippunithura temple festival, Irinjalakuda Koodalmanikyam temple festival and other major temple festivals.
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.
Awards and recognition Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Kerala Musical Instructions - 2011 Sriramapada golden medal from Thriprayar Temple in 2019
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Indian chenda player
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Kelath Aravindakshan Marar was born in 1942 in Ollur.
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Kelath Aravindakshan Marar died on 5 May 2024.
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Kelath Aravindakshan Marar was a gamer, chenda and percussionist.
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Kelath Aravindakshan Marar was Indian.
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