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Mohiniattam is a semi-classical dance form of Kerala. It is essentially a solo dance, perfomed by women. The word Mohini means a maiden who steals the heart of the onlooker. It is thought that Vaishnava devotees gave the name of Mohiniattam to this dance form. Legend says that Lord Vishnu took on the guise of a Mohini, the arch enchantress, to enthrall people.
Mohiniattam performances depict love and devotion to god. The hero of most performances is Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. Mohiniattam involves delicate footsteps and subtle expressions. The movements are graceful and the costumes are sober and attractive. Mohiniattam follows the Hastha Lakshanadeepika, a textbook for Mudras. The vocal music for Mohiniattam is classical Carnatic. Mohiniattam has flavours of Bharata Natyam and Kathakali in it. The basic dance steps of Mohiniattam are the Adavus - Taganam, Jaganam, Dhaganam and Sammisram. Mohiniattam maintains a realistic makeup and simple dressing. The Mohiniattam costume includes a white jacket and white sari, and tresses bedecked with jasmine flowers. |
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