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Mohiniyattam (Malayalam: മോഹിനിയാട്ടം) is an
Indian classical dance form
originating from the
state of Kerala. The
dance gets its name from
Mohini – the...
- Kuchipudi:
originating in
Andhra Pradesh Manipuri:
originating in
Manipur Mohiniaattam:
originating in
Kerala Odissi:
originating in
Odisha Sattriya: originating...
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distinct dance forms with
major being Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali,
Mohiniaattam and Yakshagana.
Other regional folk
dances include Andhra Natyam, Karakattam...
- Thirayattam, Theyyam,
Bhuta Kola, Ottamthullal, Oppana,
Kerala Natanam,
Mohiniaattam and Yakshagana.
Thirayattam is a
Ritualistic Performing art of South...
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aattam in
Malayalam means dance. So
Mohiniaattam essentially means "dance of the enchantress". The
theme of
Mohiniaattam is love and
devotion to god. The...
- ("play")—and its
offshoot Kerala Natanam,
koothu (akin to stand-up comedy),
mohiniaattam ("dance of the enchantress"), thullal, padayani, thirayattam, and theyyam...
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classical status on
eight styles:
Bharatanatyam Odissi Kuchipudi Kathak Mohiniaattam Kathakali Manipuri Sattriya classical Indian musical theatre at its best...
