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Kalamandalam Raman Namboodri, born on August 19, 1951, is a distinguished Kathakali Chenda artist from Kerala, India. His early education extended up to the 8th grade, after which he dedicated six and a half years to learning the Chenda, a traditional percussion instrument integral to Kathakali performances. His training in Chenda was under the tutelage of…
Journey Timeline
1951
Born — Born on August 19.
Chenda Training — Received Chenda training from Pallassana Chandra Mannadiyar, Kalamandalam Achunni Poduval, and Kaanjirangaat Sankunny Marar.
Joined Kalamandalam — Underwent further training at Kalamandalam.
Teaching at R.L.V Music College — Began working as a Chenda Teacher at R.L.V Music College, Thripunithura.
Instructor at Margi Kathakali Centre — Serves as a Chenda instructor at Margi Kathakali Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.
International Performances — Participated in Kathakali performances in India and various foreign countries.
Received Awards — Honored with Kottarakkara Thampuran Award, M.S. Namboothiri Smaraka award, Thirunakkara Devaswom Award, and Moovattupuzha Kathakali Club Award.
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- Kottarakkara Thampuran Award
- M.S. Namboothiri Smaraka award
- Thirunakkara Devaswom Award
- Moovattupuzha Kathakali Club Award
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