is an art form dominated by men, a few women have stepped up into the limelight. The most prominent and famous among them being Tripunithura Nandini Varma, a young artist who received a prestigious award for the best upcoming talent at a recent event held at Kottakkal. References Killius, Rolf. Ritual Music and Hindu Rituals of Kerala. New Delhi: BR Rhythms, 2006. (with author's permission). Paul, G. S. "Pulse of the chenda". The Hindu Friday, 8 August 2008. Notes External links Melam Collections Thayambaka - Kallur Ramankutty Kerala music Arts of Kerala