Question
Download Solution PDFThe Mohiniyattam dance form originated from which state?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kerala.
Key Points
Mohiniyattam:
- It is one of the two classical dance forms that originated in Kerala, the other one being Kathakali.
- Mohiniyattam gets its name from the word 'Mohini', the feminine form of Lord Vishnu, the word means 'dance of Mohini'.
- Dr. Sunanda Nair became the first in India to acquire a Master's degree in Mohiniyattam. She completed her Ph.D. thesis in Intrinsic Lyrical Feminism in Mohiniyattam from Mumbai University.
- Mohiniyattam is based on Natya Shastra's lasya style.
- It has delicate movements and more feminine facial expressions.
- The movements are gentle and glide-like.
- They do not have terse rhythmic steps.
- More emphasis is on facial expressions and hand gestures.
Additional Information
- The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognizes 8 classical dances in India.
- 8 Classical Dances of India and States:
| Dance | State |
| Bharatanatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kathakali | Kerala. |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh. |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
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