The Drum and Bell That Plays Itself

Whether you call it a melathalam machine, a kovil melam machine, or an automatic arti machine for temple use, it's the same idea: an electronic unit that plays drum and bell rhythm on its own, so aarti keeps its sound even without someone available to play it by hand. This page carries single-drum and double-drum melam machines from 10" to 24", plus a smaller electronic arti machine for home altars and an electronic sangu (conch) device. Every price here is shown upfront, so temple committees and small shrine owners can compare sizes before choosing the right unit for their hall or altar.

Model Comparison: By Size, Drum Type & Price

Buying Guide 

·        One machine, many names. If you've searched for a “melathalam machine,” a “kovil melam machine,” or an “arti machine,” you've likely landed on listings using only one of these terms. This page serves both Tamil Nadu naming (melathalam, kovil melam) and North-Indian phrasing (arti machine, arti drum, arti bell), since both point to the same category: an automatic drum-and-bell unit that plays aarti rhythm without a person operating it by hand.

·        Match the size to the space, not the budget. A 10" single drum suits a home altar or small shrine room. Move up to 12" to 15" for a mid-sized temple hall where sound needs to carry further. An 18" to 24" single drum, or either double-drum model (10" or 15"), suits larger halls, processions, or festival settings where the rhythm needs to reach a bigger crowd.

·        Single drum vs. double drum. A single-drum machine pairs one drum with a bell, covering most daily worship needs. A double-drum unit adds a second drum for a fuller, layered rhythm closer to a live melam ensemble, suited to larger festival-day ceremonies.

• The compact option: Puja Room Drumbell. If a full-size melathalam is more than a home altar needs, this smaller drum-and-bell unit is built for home ceremonies rather than temple halls.

·        It isn't just melam. An electronic sangu is here too. Alongside the drum machines, an electronic sangu (conch) device gives the traditional shankh sound at the start of aarti, without manually blowing one.

·        Buying for a temple committee? Installation support is available across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Confirm warranty and servicing specifics at the time of order, since these aren't documented on-site yet.

For the rest of your temple's sound and light setup, we carry both alongside the melathalam range: arti items for the accompanying deepam and thali, and a temple bell for the entrance.

FAQs

1. What is a melathalam machine and how does it work?

A melathalam machine, also called an arti machine or melam machine, is an electronic unit that plays drum and bell rhythm automatically, without someone operating it by hand. It's used to keep aarti sound consistent during daily worship, festivals, or processions.

2. Which inch size suits a small temple?

For a small temple or home shrine, a 10" to 12" single drum is usually sufficient. Mid-sized halls typically move up to 15" to 18", while larger halls or festival use call for a 24" single drum or a double-drum model.

3. Does it run on mains electricity or on a battery?

Pending confirmation. This isn't stated on any current product page. Please share the correct spec so this answer, and the matching FAQ schema entry, can be completed before publishing.

4. Can the drum and the bell be operated separately?

Pending confirmation. This isn't documented on the site currently. It needs ops or supplier confirmation before this question is included in the live FAQ schema.

5. Do you provide installation, warranty and servicing?

Installation support is available across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. For specific warranty terms and servicing arrangements, please confirm at the time of order.

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