Mohiniyattam

This classical dance has its origination in south Indian state of kerela.  It is a much mesmerizing and graceful dance form performed by female mostly solo performances. The movements are tender and exquisite,  the legs are kept half-bent, the footwork is rhythmical and powerful and the arms are wide open. Mohiniyattam dance form seems to give a flavor of both kathakali and bharatnatyam. Mohini means a seductress and a dancer who performs an enchanting dance. The dancer is accompanied with a conductor who sings and plays the handheld cymbals. There are also the drummers who play the 'madallam' and a wind instrument. The dancer is dressed in beautiful white costume with gold border, hair is tucked in a bun also adorned with jasmine flowers, the face us painted with a natural tinted and the eyebrows are boldly outlined. Ornaments are gold plated, the dancer wears them on the neck, head and waist.