Mohiniyattom : http://www.neelaearth.com Mohiniyattom literally means the sinuous dance of the enchantress. It is the classical dance form of Kerala. Slow, graceful, swaying movements of the body, highly emotive eye and hand gestures are unique to this dance form. The simple, elegant gold-filigreed pure white or ivory cotton costume worn by the dancer, is akin to the traditional attire of the women of Kerala. The origin of Mohiniyattom is rooted in Hindu mythology. Legends says that when the ocean of milk was churned to extract the elixir of life and immortality, the demons made away with the divine brew. Lord Vishnu came to the rescue of the panicking gods. Assuming the form of the amorous celestial dame Mohini, he charmed the demons, stole the elixir from them and restored it to the gods. The dance of Mohini was adopted by the Devadasis or temple dancers, hence also the name ?Dasiattam? which was very popular during the Chera reign from the 9th to the 12th centuries. For more details please visit http://www.neelaearth.com
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