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Kalamandalam Sankara Warrier is a highly acclaimed Indian percussionist, renowned for his mastery of the maddalam, a traditional Kerala ethnic drum, particularly in the context of the classical dance-drama Kathakali. Born on June 1, 1952, in Thillenkery, Kannur district, Kerala, to Krishna Warrier and Madhavi Warrasiar, he began his formal training in…
Journey Timeline
1952
Born
~1967
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam — At the age of 15 for maddalam training
~1971
Joined Kerala Kalamandalam as a teacher — As a first-grade maddalam teacher after completing his course
1970s
Toured internationally with Kathakali troupe
1981
Joined FACT Kathakali School — As a maddalam teacher
2003
Published "Maddalam Enna Mangalavadyam"
2005
Retired from FACT Kathakali School
2006
Honored with Veera Sringala — By the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi
2009
Honored by K.J. Yesudas — In the UAE by Thiranottam
2011
Received Best Maddalam Artist Award — By Kerala Kalamandalam
2023
Chosen for State Kathakali Award — For Kathakali Maddalam, announced in 2025
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Awards & Honors
- 2006 · Veera Sringala — Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi
- 2009 · Honour by K.J. Yesudas — Thiranottam (Dubai-based cultural organisation)
- 2011 · Best Maddalam Artist Award — Kerala Kalamandalam
- 2023 · State Kathakali Award (Kathakali Maddalam) — Government of Kerala
- Venkichan Smaraka Puraskaram
Media Coverage
- Leading a legacy
The New Indian Express
- Percussionist par excellence
The Hindu
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