Elanjithara melam casts a spell on thousands

THRISSUR: As thousands waved their hands to the rhythm of the melam, Kizhakkoot Aniyan Marar took his mastery of the chenda to another level, casting a spell on the audience.

For the past several years, the shade of the Elanji tree inside the Sree Vadakkumnathan temple has been a meeting point for many prominent personalities in Kerala. On Tuesday, Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan, Revenue Minister K Rajan, and other leaders from the three political fronts were seen enjoying the world’s largest ensemble of percussion instruments.