The Rhythm of a DreamIn the heart of Kerala, where the echoes of chenda melam reverberate through the temple grounds, a young boy from Thrissur found his calling. Kalavadhyam Dheeraj Edat, a name now synonymous with dedication to Kerala’s traditional percussion arts, embarked on his musical journey at an early age. What started as an earnest pursuit of rhythm transformed into a lifelong mission to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his homeland.Born in Thrissur, a city known for its grand temple festivals and majestic melams, Dheeraj was drawn to the thunderous beats of the chenda from a very