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Sadanam Divakaran was a distinguished Indian percussionist renowned for his mastery of the Chenda, an integral instrument in Kathakali, the classical dance-drama of Kerala. Born on April 29, 1937, in Pazhoor, Ernakulam District, Kerala, to Venkittaramanan Embranthiri and Parukkutti Marasyar Amma, Divakaran began his musical journey at the tender age of…
Journey Timeline
1937
Born — Born on April 29, 1937, in Pazhoor, Ernakulam District, Kerala.
1946
Began Chenda training — Started learning Chenda at the age of nine from his uncles.
1955
Joined Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam — Joined at the age of 18 for Kathakali Chenda training.
2014
Passed away — Died on July 29, 2014, at the age of 77.
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Awards & Honors
- Vadyakala Visarad — Travancore Devaswom Board
- Senior Fellowship — Department of Culture, Government of India
- Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship — Kendra Sangeet Natak Akademi
- Veera Srungala (Gold Armband) — Kerala Kalamandalam
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- Sadanam Divakara Marar
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