Mohiniyattam is an Indian
classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala, and is one of the two
popular dance arts of the state, the other being Kathakali. Mohiniyattam roots
date back to the age-old Sanskrit Hindu text ‘Natya Shastra’. The text
describes the basic elements and the structure of two types of dance: the
vigorous, high energy Taṇḍavam dance (Shiva) and the gentle, feminine form of
dancing and calmingly graceful Lasya dance (Parvathi, Shiva's lover). Mohiniyattam
follows the structure and aims of the Lasya dance in Natya Shastra.
Mohiniyattam,
also referred to as Mohini-attam, is derived from "Mohini"
– a famous female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu in Indian mythology. Conventionally a solo dance performed by female artists,
it emotes a play through dancing and singing where the song is customarily in
Manipravala which is a mix of Sanskrit and Malayalam language and the
recitation may be either performed by the dancer herself or by a vocalist with the music style being Carnatic.
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