Mohiniyattam is the 5th dance form from the series of Indian classical dance form, which is originated from the state of Kerala. Mohiniatyam literally means 'dance of the enchantress', where 'Mohini' means enchantress and 'Attyam' meaning sensuous body movements. This dance form is typically performed by women.
The main aspect of Mohiniatyam is Lasyam dance form focuses on the Kaushiki style of movement, which is one of the four styles mentioned in Natya Shastra.
The costume includes white or off-white colored sari with bright golden border, similar to a ceremonial Kasavu saree. Along with this costume, Kerala style golden Jewelries are adorned. The hairdo is one of the identifying feature of this dance form, where the hair is gathered and tied into a smooth tight round chignon on one side of the head, typically on left side and the bun then ringed with fragrant flowers like jasmine mulla.
The painting is done around the elaborate background inspired from famous celebration of Thissur Pooram festival at Vadakkumnathan Temple, which is very famous for it's beautiful elephants adorning with nettipattam, fireworks and its secular nature of celebration.
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