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Home > Kerala Temples > Musical Instruments > Suddha maddalam Suddha maddalamSuddha maddalamSuddha maddalam is used as an important percussion instrument in kelikott in Kathhakali and pancha-vaadyam. Suddha maddalam is made in jackwood, the length of the tun being of different sizes ie 23 1/4, 22 1/2 or 21 1/2 angulams. The diameter of sides are different valam-thala being 7 1/4 angulams and itam-thala 6 1/4 angulams. Unlike other instruments the leather used is that of buffalo. Though used for performing arts, rather than for rituals, it has no place within the naalambalam. However it creates a musical rhythm of high order.
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