English: Panchavadyam means an orchestra of 5 instruments originates from Kerala and is a temple associated art form. This is composed of 4 percussion instruments Timila, Maddalam , Edakka, Elathalam and a wind instrument Kompu. A larger ensemble of this orchestral form is also called sevanga panchavadyam. Similar to chenda melam, panchavadyam is also characterised by a pyramid rhythmic structure, the ever increasing tempo, and the proportionally decreasing number of beats in a cycles.