Classical Dance Forms in India: Mohiniattam

  • State: Kerala
  • Other Name: Also known as the dance of Mohini (incarnation of Lord Vishnu).
  • Performance 
    • Mostly a solo performance.
    • The Lasya aspect is dominating.
    • Malayali poet V.N Menon revived it along with Kalyani Amma.
  • Reference
    • Vyavaharamala written in 1709 CE by Mazhamangalam Narayanan Namboodiri.
    • Ghoshayatra by Kunjan Nambiar.
  • Instruments
    • Cymbals
    • Edakka
    • Mridangam
    • Veena
    • Flute
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