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Of the current lot of Idakka artists, the most famous include Thiruvilvamala Hari, Tripunithura Krishnadas, Chottanikara Subhash Marar, Tichur Mohanan, Chendamangalam Unni, Kakkayoor Appukuttan, Cherpulassery Krishnakumar Poduval, Payyavur Narayana Marar and Thiruvillwamala Jayan and Njeralath Harigovindan.
- Who invented Idakka?
- What is the vibrating part of Idakka?
- Who is the artist of Idakka?
- How is Idakka made?
Who invented Idakka?
It is more musical than rhythmical and is believed that it has been sent to the Earth by Lord Nataraja (Lord Shiva). Idakka is made of a trunk one-and-a-half feet in length, four inches in circumference in the middle portion and six inches on sides.
What is the vibrating part of Idakka?
The Idakka is a small, high pitched drum with definite pitch. The snares running under the drum heads have been found to interact with the vibrating membrane in a way that causes the pitch of the instrument to be determinate.
Who is the artist of Idakka?
M A Krishnadas, also known as Tripunithura Krishnadas is an Indian musician. He is a well-known edaykkya (or Idakka) and chenda artist from Kerala. He is the best edaykkya player of modern Kerala.
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| Tripunithura Krishnadas | |
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| Years active | 1958-present |
How is Idakka made?
It is made from karungali, sandalwood or with wood from the jackfruit tree. It is in the shape of an hour-glass, with the two sides resembling the damaru. Played with a stick, the pitch of the idakka can be changed by pressing the lacing in the middle. The main body is called Kuttyi, which is about half-an-inch thick.
