Mohiniyattam

Mohiniyattam is a dance form said to have originated in Kerala. It is closely related to Bharathanatyam of Tamil Nadu, which was originally called ’Dasiyattam’. Originated as the temple dance performed by Devadasis, it portrays feminine love in its myriad forms - carnal, devotional and maternal- with accent more on Lasya and Bhava. Mohiniyattam, the dance of the enchantress. Mohiniyattam is one of the most exquisite classical dance styles of India, originated from the region of Kerala in South Western Indi