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Mohiniyattam ( Malayalam: മോഹിനിയാട്ടം) is an Indian classical dance form originating from the state of Kerala. [1] [2] The dance gets its name from Mohini – the female enchantress avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu, who helps the devas prevail over the asuras using her feminine charm. [1] [3]
Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala, India, and is counted among the two popular dance arts of the state, the other being Kathakali.
Nov 17, 2023 · Mohiniyattam, an Indian classical dance form that originated in Kerala, holds a significant place alongside Kathakali as one of the state’s prominent dance arts. Rooted in the ancient Sanskrit text ‘Natya Shastra,’ Mohiniyattam falls into the Lasya category, emphasizing grace, gentleness, and a feminine expression of dance.
Jan 1, 2007 · Mohiniyattam, the sinuous dance of the enchantress, is a classical dance form of Kerala. This dance form is unique with its slow, graceful, swaying movements of the body and limbs and highly emotive eye and hand gestures. The origin of Mohiniyattam is rooted in Hindu mythology.
Mohiniyattam is a solo dance tradition of Kerala performed by a maiden called Prakriti who offers herself to the deity of the temple through dance and music. It evolved as a part of the temple ritual within the precincts of a temple linked to the tradition of devadasis.
Mohiniyattam, the female classical solo dance of Kerala, is the dance of the Mohini, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology.For more details click on -...
Jul 21, 2014 · Mohiniyattam, is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Believed to have originated in 16th century CE, it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognised by the Sangeet Natak...
Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of the Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala. According to a Puranic story, Lord Vishnu took on the guise of a ‘Mohini’ to seduce the Asuras, both in connection with churning of the ocean and episode of the slaying of Bhasmasura.
Mohiniyattam is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms from Kerala. This dance form takes its name from “Mohini,” the mythical enchantress avatar of Lord Vishnu, and “attam,” which means dance, – the “Dance of the Enchantress”.
Mohiniyattam means literally means” Dance of the Temptress ” or " Dance of the Enchantress " is a classical dance form of Kerala, India. It is believed to be originated in 16th century CE, [1] it is one of the eight Indian classical dance forms recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
