Maddalam of Palakkad Kerala Percussion Musical Instrument Type of Dholak Channapatna Toys & Dolls Nearly 150 types of items

Nearly 150 types of items are made in this village as household activity and marketed locally and outside markets

The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of the person playing

Despite facing challenges from modern entertainment and declining artisan numbers

and other household items

·         Material: Natural Wood

Maddalam of Palakkad Kerala Percussion Musical Instrument Type of Dholak Channapatna Toys & Dolls Nearly 150 types of itemsThe Palakkad Maddalam, thought to have been created in the 13th century, is regarded as a holy percussion instrument. This is because when it is struck, it produces the Om sound. Moreover, it is claimed to have been a part of Shiva's dance. Maddalam was made in the Palakkad district of Kerala. The maddalam is a heavy instrument which is hung around the waist of the person playing, and the player stands all the while to perform. The maddalam is a vital