Kerala,
referred to as "God's Own Country", boasts of a tradition and
cultural heritage that trails several years back. Dance in India, is rooted to
age-old tradition. This vast sub-continent has given birth to varied forms of
dancing, each shaped by the influences of a particular period and environment.
Dancing which forms an integral part of any country or region's culture, has,
for long, been a part of many ceremonies, rituals, and celebrations, with the
beautiful state of Kerala being no exception. . Each form represents the culture and ethos of a
particular region or a group of people.
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam was popularised as a popular dance form in the nineteenth
century by Swathi Thirunal, the Maharaja of the state of Travancore (Southern
Kerala), and Vadivelu, one of the Thanjavur Quartet.It is another classical dance form of Kerala, performed by only women
and is known for its graceful movements and simple but elegant costumes.
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