Veekku chenda

The meaning of "Veekku" in Malayalam language is "beating hard".

The artist produce sound on "Veekku Chenda" by hitting the drum using a stick without twisting or rolling his wrist.

Both ends are covered (usually with animal's skin) with the "Chenda Vattam".

are not used), to have a quality sound the skin from the abdominal part of the cow is taken.

The Chenda is suspended from the drummers neck so that it hangs vertically.